The invention discloses a feed additive capable of reducing the white spot syndrome virus disease of penaeus vannamei boone. The feed additive comprises the following components in parts by weight: 0.5-2 parts of photosynthetic bacteria, 0.2-1.5 parts of bacillus subtilis, 1-3 parts of glucose, 2-4 parts of Chinese honey locust, 3-7 parts of purple perilla, 5-7 parts of green tangerine peel, 1-4 parts of cassia twig, 3-7 parts of white paeony roots, 0.01-0.5 part of vitamin C, 0.01-0.05 part of vitamin K and 15-20 parts of a carrier. 0.1-1 percent by weight of the feed additive disclosed by the invention is added into a conventional mixed feed for a prawn, and the obtained feed can be used for feeding the penaeus vannamei boone. By the adoption of the feed additive disclosed by the invention, the occurrence of the white spot syndrome virus disease in the cultivation process of the penaeus vannamei boone can be remarkably reduced, the cultivation survival rate is improved, the quality of a prawn body is improved, the water quality is improved, and the economical and ecological benefits are increased.