Helminthiases represent a large group of diseases around the world. Even more cases of worm infections are not diagnosed because they are asymptomatic. Clinical signs of the disease with worms do not appear with an insignificant number of parasites, and in the case of their activity in the human body, the symptoms can be "masked" as other diseases, and the diagnosis of helminthiasis will be significantly difficult.
At the same time, the most important thing in the successful treatment of such diseases is the timely initiation of therapy, since worms in humans are not harmless "cohabitants" in the body. Multicellular parasites significantly disrupt vital processes: they multiply and penetrate various organs of the human body, having a negative impact on their work. The waste products of worms are poisons and toxins for the human body. In addition to their direct toxic effect, they slow down the penetration of nutrients into the bloodstream, which are necessary for life and development.
Traditional medicine is an effective form of alternative therapy, the recipes of which have been passed down from generation to generation to maintain the most effective treatment options. Therefore, successful methods have survived to this day and are successfully used for the treatment of many diseases, including worms.
The benefits of folk remedies used for worms
Despite the widespread development of pharmaceutical techniques, there is nothing more natural than a folk remedy for worms, which has been tested for several generations before reaching us and has proven its effectiveness.
Among the main advantages of folk remedies are:
- the ability to remove worms by improvised means;
- lack of unnatural chemical exposure;
- relative health safety;
- minimal risk of allergic reactions;
- natural ingredients do not contain additives that can have a negative effect on the body;
- the absence of counterfeits and other risks of producing poor-quality drugs to fight worms;
- accessibility to each person - most recipes for folk remedies can be repeated at home from the ingredients that everyone has in the kitchen;
- all medicinal herbs can be purchased at the pharmacy or phytopharmacy without a prescription - this significantly saves time and effort.
It should also be remembered that alternative medicine is a combination of the forces of man and nature, so such treatment will not only effectively get rid of worms, but also give the body strength and energy.
Prepare for treatment with time-tested remedies for worms
Despite the safety of traditional medicine, before starting treatment, it is necessary to undergo a number of procedures. This will help improve the effectiveness of the methods of getting rid of worms.
First of all, it is important to make a correct diagnosis. It is advisable not only to confirm the presence of helminthiasis, but also to determine the specific type of worms. Most natural remedies are universal against flatworms and roundworms, but some methods differ in the specificity of the action. It is important to pass appropriate stools or blood tests to determine an accurate diagnosis, as well as to monitor the result of treatment: a repeat test should be negative in case of successful anthelmintic therapy with folk remedies.
In addition, the body must be prepared for the course of treatment: cleanse it as much as possible of toxic metabolic products before getting rid of worms. You should give up fatty, salty and sweet foods, adhere to a hypoallergenic and therapeutic diet, which will reduce the load on the immune system.
You should also protect yourself and consult a specialist beforehand. Only a doctor will be able to determine the absence of contraindications for the treatment of worms specifically, since he will take into account all the diseases and features of the state of the human body. After careful preparation for therapy and the permission of the doctor, you can start practicing the chosen method of alternative medicine.
Herbs and spices to eliminate worms
Herbal remedies for various worms remain one of the most popular drug groups in alternative medicine. Medicinal herbs served as the main treatment for all diseases in all countries of the world even before the development of the pharmaceutical industry.
Most of the modern pharmaceutical remedies for parasites are made from herbs. They form the basis of the active ingredient of tablets and other dosage forms. However, in the process of chemical processing, some of the useful properties of herbal remedies are lost, therefore, the effectiveness of medicinal herbs for fighting industrial worms is much less than natural remedies.
Herbal infusions and decoctions
The infusions are prepared by adding hot or cold water to the medicinal plant, followed by the preparation times. The period of "infusion" is determined by the properties of the plant. It is important to strictly follow the recipe so that the infusion really has the indicated medicinal properties.
In the process of preparing decoctions for worms, it is necessary to bring the solution to a boil, boil the herb over low heat for some time so that the agent reveals its therapeutic properties.
Among the antihelminthic herbs for the preparation of infusions and decoctions for an infected person, tansy, wormwood, cloves, wild garlic, dandelion, pelargonium, centaur and combined herbal preparations are most often used.
tansy
Representatives of this genus of perennial herbaceous plants and shrubs have long been used for medicinal purposes.
As a remedy for worms, an infusion of tansy is used, which is taken orally. To make such a drug yourself, you need to buy or find inflorescences of tansy and dry them. You can buy ready-made preparation in dry form: tansy is sold in the Bud Zdorov pharmacy network.
Infusion for worms is prepared according to this recipe: 1 tablespoon of dried inflorescences should be poured with a glass of boiling water. If a solution for fighting worms is prepared in a special teapot, you need to cover it with a lid or cover a regular cup with a saucer - this is important for quick preparation. After the drug has cooled down, it is necessary to take the drug regularly.
The dosage is 4 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. Drinking an infusion to eliminate worms is necessary before meals: in the morning on an empty stomach, then 30 minutes before lunch and dinner.
sage
This perennial herb is known for its bitter smell and specific taste. Absinthe has been used medicinally for centuries. Due to the irritating effect of the taste buds of the oral cavity, the excretory work of the gastrointestinal tract is improved. Promotes the production of gastric juices, bile and pancreatic secretions.
The recipe for the decoction is as follows: you need to grind the dried plant in a coffee grinder, then pour 2 teaspoons of dry matter with 1, 5 cups of boiling water. The resulting product should be left in a thermos or covered with a towel and after 6-8 hours strain the infusion.
The decoction for the fight against worms should be divided into three parts and drunk in the morning before meals for an hour and a half. The procedure should be repeated every morning for 2-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the helminthiasis, in order to completely remove the worms.
Carnation
The spice, often used in various recipes, is highly regarded for its multiple medicinal effects. Dried clove sprouts are used to remove toxins, to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and to normalize digestive processes. In addition to the beneficial gastroenterological action, clove-based preparations have a pronounced immunomodulatory effect, activating non-specific immune defense mechanisms. The use of clove infusion is effective against worms. In addition, it normalizes the functioning of all organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
To prepare a medicine for most worms, 30 g of buds are poured with boiling water in a volume of 0. 5 liters and left to cool completely.
You can take the drug according to the following scheme: 1 glass 1 time per day before breakfast.
Some recipes suggest that cloves should be infused with alcohol. To do this, pour 30 g of buds with 0, 5 liters of vodka or pure alcohol, then leave the solution in a dark place for several weeks. The scheme of anthelmintic therapy with an alcoholic solution of cloves for humans is to take a teaspoon of tincture before meals for several weeks.
In addition, dried cloves to combat worms can be crushed and dried according to the following scheme: on the first day - 0. 5 g after meals, then add 0. 5 g every day. The duration of treatment is 6 days.
Ramson
The plant known as "bear onion" increases appetite, increases the secretion of the gastrointestinal glands, improves intestinal motility. Even in ancient Greece, wild garlic was used successfully against worms, as well as as a bactericidal and antifungal agent. You can find a ready-made dry decoction base from this plant to quickly get rid of worms.
Dandelion
From the first leaves of this plant, you can make a healthy salad, and the stems are useful for infusion.
The recipe takes the following proportions: pour 1 teaspoon of dry stems with a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour and strain. A phytopreparation should be taken in a quarter of a glass 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Drying mashed dandelion root makes it a great alternative to pharmaceuticals for worm control at any time of the year. Dandelion root powder should be taken in a pinch three times a week, half an hour before meals. It is important to drink it with plenty of water.
Pelargonium
This plant is used in gastroenterology for the treatment of intestinal disorders, ulcers of the gastric and intestinal mucosa and other gastrointestinal diseases. It has also been demonstrated an effective action of pelargonium against various types of worms in humans, in particular pinworms and roundworms.
Centaury
The plant quickly helps to get rid of all kinds of pests. It is also used to treat various types of cholecystitis, chronic gastritis and ulcerative defects of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Therefore, such a drug will be an excellent alternative to most pharmaceutical products for the complex pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.
Combined herbal preparations
For parasitosis, natural preparations of different herbs are also used. They provide a complex effect and allow you to quickly get rid of parasites. For example, such a collection can include a combination of tansy, wormwood and chamomile. Each of these components fights against worms, which provides a powerful triple effect of the drug. Chamomile also soothes inflammation, promotes the rapid recovery of the human gastrointestinal tract after infection with worms.
The recipe for the infusion is simple: 1 tablespoon of the dried collection is poured with a glass of boiling water, then left to cool and settle overnight. In the morning, you can start the treatment: 1 glass of the drug should be drunk, then prepare the next portion for the evening. The duration of such treatment for worms is 3 days.
Garlic and onions will help remove worms
These plants belong to the same species and therefore have a similar effect on various diseases, including worm infection. Onions and garlic contain phytoncides, active substances that have fungicidal, antimalarial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
The amino acid alliin was found in garlic, which is converted to allicin in the process of biochemical reactions. It is this substance that has a powerful bactericidal and antifungal effect, and also treats worms. These and many other beneficial effects of garlic have long been used in alternative medicine in different eras, starting with the times of Ancient Egypt.
Garlic is used in different versions, depending on the type of helminthiasis and its severity. For example, garlic can be used internally - just eat a few cloves. Experts recommend adding garlic to all meals. You can safely eat up to 6 cloves of garlic per day. This dosage will only bring health benefits.
A decoction of garlic in milk is the second version of a medicinal composition effective in the fight against worms. To prepare it, pour 3-4 cloves of garlic with a glass of milk, then bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes. The resulting broth is cooled and filtered through a sieve or gauze. Drinking such a remedy for worms is necessary every day.
The second option for using garlic broth in milk is a medicinal enema. To cure worm infection, a whole head of garlic is added to a glass of milk, then boiled until soft and filtered. The cooled solution is used as a medicinal composition for micro-enemas. The procedure is carried out daily for 7 days.
It is important to ensure that the product is not heat treated before it is consumed for medicinal purposes, as allicin is only active when consuming raw garlic.
You can also get rid of worms at home with the help of preparations based on an ordinary onion. The active components of onion broths will help to quickly remove worms at the stage of eggs and adult worms and their waste products.
One of the simplest recipes is to chop 1 onion and pour boiling water over it, then let it brew for a day. Subsequently, the drug against worm infection is filtered and taken at a dose of 0, 5 cups in the morning on an empty stomach for 3-4 days.
For the second recipe, 1 onion is finely chopped and placed in a thermos, pouring boiling water over it for at least 2 hours. The drug for worms should be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach, 0. 5 cups for 10 days. The intake of onion infusion can be combined with a spoonful of honey, which compensates for the peculiar taste of onions.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin seeds have many useful properties, have a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder. Pumpkin seeds contain a rare amino acid (cucurbitin), which provides an anthelmintic action. This compound has a paralytic effect on adult helminths, causing the complete cessation of their vital activity.
To cure an adult, it is enough to take 300 g of seeds, grind them on a coffee grinder, add a spoonful of honey and 50 ml of water. The resulting mixture is taken on an empty stomach in the morning in parts - 1 tsp for an hour, and after 30-60 minutes they make a cleansing enema for worms.
A prettier version of a pumpkin-based anthelmintic is a pumpkin seed dessert. To remove the worms, the seeds must be moistened with salted water, and then fried over low heat with the addition of vegetable oil and salt.
It is necessary to adhere to the indicated dosage. Excessive intake of even herbal remedies in the fight against worms can harm the body. The preparation of pumpkin seeds should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
Other popular anthelmintics
If worms were found, other methods of treatment are also used: fruits of fruit trees, papaya seeds, pineapples, bananas and many others. Let's consider them in more detail.
fruits of the tree
The fruits of various fruit and berry trees have an anthelmintic effect. For example, pear seeds provide a mild effect against major human parasites, so it is recommended that you eat the pear along with the seeds, chewing them thoroughly for maximum absorption.
Papaya seeds
Papaya seeds are an exotic analogue of pear fruits. This way of getting rid of worms is not very common due to the rarity of this plant. However, papaya contains carpine, sitosterol, caricin and other biologically active substances. These chemical compounds allow the body to recover as quickly as possible after undergoing a course of anthelmintic therapy (normalizing the digestive tract). Worm seeds can be ground or eaten whole. The choice depends only on the preferences of the patients.
A pineapple
Another exotic anthelmintic agent is pineapple. Contains the natural component bromelain, which effectively fights the release of tapeworm free radicals. In addition, the natural acid of pineapple interferes with the metabolism of glucose, the main source of energy for worms.
Berries
Various berries also have a powerful effect on worms.
For example, strawberries are recommended for anyone with low acid gastritis. These berries can simply be added to your usual diet - they will benefit the gastrointestinal tract, liver function, normalize stool, help cure urolithiasis, and also help get rid of parasites. Strawberries have proven effective against roundworms, tapeworms, pinworms.
Cherries, due to the large amount of organic acids in their composition, are effective in getting rid of worms. The number of berries per day in the treatment of worms is not strictly limited, but it is better not to eat more than 1 glass, so as not to provoke the development of gastrointestinal diseases.
Also, cherry stalks are used for the preparation of medicinal compositions. They become the best remedy for worms. Grind them, measure 1 teaspoon, boil with boiling water and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Then you can start drinking the infusion to fight worms.
It is recommended to consume 0. 5 cups in the morning before breakfast and in the evening. Sometimes it is suggested to divide the daily dose into 4 doses. The course of treatment is usually 7 days, so a break is required for 1 week and repeated use of the drug for all worms within 7 days. This phytopreparation not only promotes the elimination of worms, but also has a tonic effect on the stomach, stimulates the appetite and improves digestive processes.
Uncooked rice
Uncooked rice is also effective against worms. Take 1 handful of uncooked rice and chew it thoroughly for a long time. This manipulation should be repeated within a week.
herring
When used correctly, herring becomes an anthelmintic drug, so it is often used at home. For a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to eat as much herring as possible in the evening and in the morning to supplement the effect with the use of 50 g of pumpkin seeds.
treasure
Another prescription for anthelmintics includes honey treatments. To do this, mix a spoonful of the product with a glass of hot water, then let it cool until hot.
They drink such a solution for worms on an empty stomach - 1 time a day in the morning before breakfast. For maximum effect in the fight against worms, experts recommend drinking a glass of wormwood infusion after 20 minutes, and then after 30 minutes to do a cleansing enema.
Peanut butter
Oils from walnuts, macadamia nuts and other plant components have a choleretic effect, remove various toxins from the intestines, including disruption of the vital activity of worms in the human body.
Herbal enemas
Enemas for worms have long been recognized as the best way to cleanse the intestines, as well as for a quick healing effect.
For enemas, the same herbal preparations are used as infusions, however, the proportions in the recipes may differ. For example, to prepare a useful infusion for worms, inflorescences of dry tansy should be poured with boiling water in the following proportion: 1 teaspoon of herbs in half a glass of water. After 3 hours of infusion, the solution can be filtered and, for use in the form of an enema, it can be heated in a water bath. The infusion is injected into the rectum at night. The term of treatment for worms is 7 days.
Rules for setting up an enema with phyto preparations:
- Many techniques involve the preliminary use of cleansing enemas. This tool is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the intestines and prepare the gastrointestinal tract for the effects of a therapeutic enema from worms.
- It is necessary to filter the agent thoroughly and make sure that no plant particles remain in the solution. Under the pressure of an enema, small remnants of the stem or inflorescences can enter the intestine, causing irritation of the mucous membrane or even a violation of its integrity.
- It is important that the enema solution is warm and corresponds to the body temperature - about 36-37 degrees. This will provide a mild effect of traditional medicine on the intestinal mucosa and the maximum therapeutic effect: the beneficial properties of herbs are best "revealed" at this temperature.
- The number of sessions of medicinal enemas is determined individually, depending on the degree of worm infestation and the type of worms.
The advantage of an enema is that with this method of application, the drug does not have a negative effect on the gastric mucosa, liver and kidneys. Acting locally, an enema remedy for worms promotes a rapid onset of the therapeutic effect and ensures the absence of generalized adverse reactions.
Prevention with folk remedies
Traditional medicine is effective not only for treating worm infections, but also for preventing worms from entering the body. To do this, it is important to follow a healthy diet, periodically adding any proven herbal remedies to the diet as a preventative measure against most worms.
These foods include high-fiber vegetables such as kale, squash, squash, cucumbers, onions, and garlic. Every day, each person is recommended to add greens to dishes: dill, parsley, green onions. Raw pumpkin seeds are a great way to prevent worms when consumed daily on an empty stomach by chewing the seeds well. Fresh carrot juice also prevents parasitic diseases. You can also grate the root and add sour cream or vegetable oil.
It has been shown that the appearance of worms can be prevented if all precautions are followed carefully:
- wash your hands thoroughly after returning from the street and using the toilet;
- always wash fruits and vegetables before eating;
- heat treatment of all types of meat and fish;
- be wary of dishes containing raw fish;
- prepare individual dishes for each person (in the family, at work);
- it is imperative to prophylactically treat animals for worms in order to prevent the development of worm infections within them and the transmission of parasites to humans;
- do not swim in unknown water bodies, the safety of the water in which it has not been proven;
- keep the house clean, monitor the hygiene of pets;
- refuse natural fertilizers of unknown origin during garden work.
In order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to follow the basic rules for taking anthelmintic drugs of traditional medicine, observe the indicated dosages and carefully monitor the dynamics of the development of the disease.
In addition, it is important to treat the worms with the whole family at the same time. This will allow you to completely save all loved ones from an unpleasant disease. There is nothing wrong with helminthiasis in adults - you just need to comprehensively approach the solution of the problem and in the future follow all measures to prevent infection with parasites.