Helminthiasis is a widespread disease. According to statistics, every third person on the planet is infected with parasitic worms. Most patients are in no rush to see a doctor and, sometimes, are not even aware of the disease and its consequences. Therefore, it is important to detect the disease in a timely manner and begin treatment. And to solve the problem, folk remedies will help you get rid of worms in humans.
Symptoms and treatment for helminth infection
The presence of helminthic infestations in the body is indicated by the following symptoms:
- allergy;
- dermatological disorders;
- decreased immunity;
- anemia;
- sleep disorder;
- excitability and restlessness;
- loss of strength and weakness;
- dizziness;
- muscle and joint pain;
- increased salivation;
- grinding of teeth;
- increased heart rate;
- rapid weight loss;
- cough;
- disturbances in the digestive tract: diarrhea and vomiting, abdominal distension and constipation.
A repulsive odor from the mouth in the morning indicates 80% helminth infection.
In men, parasites serve as motivators that provoke:
- Impotence.
- Cystitis.
- Prostatitis.
- Adenoma.
- Bladder and kidney stones.
For the weaker half, this threatens:
- Inflammatory processes in the ovaries and adrenal glands.
- Development of fibroids and fibroids.
- Cardiac pathologies.
- Tumors.
If you are worried about your symptoms, you need to get tested for worm eggs urgently. If the result is positive, antiparasitic cleaning is advisable.
Treatment steps
Alternative medicine is actively fighting helminthiasis.
You will need to competently plan the therapy process and go through all the stages:
- Organizational.A week before treatment, you should resort to pumpkin oil, which you drink half an hour before meals, 3 times a day, to remove toxins.
- Self-healing.When using folk remedies, you must follow the recommended dosage, do not interrupt the medication and maintain the course until the end.
- Recovery.It involves the consumption of vitamins and herbal teas.
It is advisable to follow the principles of dietary nutrition throughout the entire period of anthelmintic treatment. Sweets and baked, smoked and fried foods are prohibited. The following are welcome in the diet:
- vegetables;
- fermented dairy products;
- fruits;
- fresh juices;
- porridge.
Folk remedies for adults
To get rid of parasites, folk recipes proven over the years are used. Worms don't really like bitter products, especially spices.
Black carnation
The culinary product is brought to a powdery state in a coffee grinder. Take 0. 5 g three times a day after meals. The next day, the dosage is adjusted to 1 g and then increased to 1. 5 g per dose. This is the maximum dose and is not increased further. The duration of the course is 10 days.
On a note!Clove intolerance can, in some cases, cause swelling of the oral cavity. A little clean water for washing will help the powder absorb better.
Coriander
The plant can be used in salads. To get rid of worms quickly and effectively, use a recipe that will take 1 minute. roast the seeds in a dry frying pan. Then grind in a blender. Dosage: 1 g after or during meals. Therapy lasts 2 weeks. Generally 10 days are enough.
Red-haired
It is both a spice and a medicine. Distinctive features:
- antiseptic;
- helps with colds;
- removal of swelling;
- reduction of pain in muscles and joints;
- neutralize mental trauma;
- elixir of youth and longevity.
As an anthelmintic prophylaxis, crushed rhizomes are included in salads: they add originality to the flavor and seasoning of food. The main thing is not to overdo it: the seasoning is very spicy.
For treatment, dry powdered ginger (1 teaspoon) is used, which is mixed with liquid or milk and taken before meals. The course is 7 days, after which there is a week break and then resumption of use.
Citrine
The citron peel, together with the white pulp, has an alkaline reaction and destroys pathogenic microflora, among other things, worms. Dried or fresh peels of lemons or oranges are chewed and swallowed carefully. Do this before meals and have lunch or dinner 50 minutes later.
Attention!Often the fruits are further processed for better preservation. Buying fresh and natural products is extremely important.
Herb collection
Considered one of the productive methods in the fight against helminths. For the cure you will need:
- tansy flowers;
- clove;
- weed;
- fresh mint;
- mugwort;
- valerian;
- thyme;
- dandelion roots.
The components are combined in the ratio 1: 3: 2: 1: 3: 0, 5: 2: 2. The mixture (2 level tablespoons) is poured with boiled water (500 ml) and kept in a thermos for about 45 minutes. After straining, the infused mixture is taken throughout the day in equal portions. Treat for 10 days.
Attention!Individual intolerance to certain ingredients cannot be ruled out. To eliminate the consequences, an antihistamine medication will be useful.
Dyes
Celandine
It actively fights Giardia, which lives in the liver and is difficult to remove. In a bowl with 1 tbsp. I. chopped roots and leaves, pour a glass of boiling water. After cooling, filter. Drink twice a day before meals for 3 days.
Saint John's herb
200 ml of boiling water is poured into 30 g of herb and left for about 20 minutes. Drink 150 ml of strained infusion three times a day for 3 days in a row.
Aspen Bark
50 g of raw materials are mixed with 500 ml of vodka and kept in the dark for about 2 weeks. Don't forget to shake regularly. Before use, the infusion is filtered and diluted with water. Take 21 days 4 times a day before meals.
Artemisia
It is very easy to prepare: 1 tablespoon is enough. I. herbs, which contains alcohol (100 ml). Keep for 2 weeks. Take the mixture 20 drops on an empty stomach three times a day.
Brandy
With castor oil
Suitable for adults only. Take 50–80 ml in equal proportions, mix the ingredients and drink immediately before bed for 3 days in a row.
With tea
4 tbsp. I. The drink is diluted with tea prepared in equal parts. Procedure time: after midnight to 2 pm, duration – 5 days. After 10 days, treatment can be resumed.
Contraindicated in case of stomach pain, pregnancy and hypertensive patients.
Onion
The advantage of this method is that it can be used once. To cure helminths, you need an onion weighing 100 to 120 g, washed well, the onion mass placed in a glass cup and filled with hot water (80°C). Leave the train for 8 hours. The strained tincture is drunk whole in the morning, half an hour before breakfast. Healing occurs within a week. If the result is negative, the patient repeats the course.
Garlic
A popular and affordable anthelmintic remedy. Includes essential oils and phytoncides, has an anthelmintic effect. According to consumer reviews, garlic therapy is effective for ascariasis (roundworms).
garlic oil
Cooking technology:
- Chop 1000 g of vegetables into cloves, peel and chop.
- Squeeze the juice (approximately 0. 5 kg).
- Add 1 liter of unrefined vegetable oil.
- Place for 14 days in a dark place, shake well systematically.
- Separate the top laid layer.
The strained mixture is placed in a glass container and stored in the refrigerator. Take 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach in the morning, do not swallow the medicine, but dissolve it carefully for 10 to 20 minutes. Then the oil is spit out and the mouth is rinsed well. Repeat the procedure up to 4 times a day until the helminths are completely removed.
With honey
Garlic juice (300 g) and honey (0. 5 kg) are mixed. Boil covered for half an hour over low heat. Reception of the resulting composition: 4 times a day, 1 tbsp. I.
Genghis Khan's Counterattack
You will need 250 g of chopped garlic cloves, which are easy to swallow without chewing. The cut slices are laid out on the surface so that they are airy, but do not release juice. After half an hour, the product is swallowed little by little. This powerful remedy is used with caution in the absence of restrictions on the consumption of the crop.
Inhalation
A simple and effective way to get rid of worms in the respiratory system. To implement, grate the head of the vegetable finely and distribute it over a dressing. Next, the tissue is placed in a hot liquid and a session is performed.
Enema
It is effective in parasitizing worms in the lower intestinal tract. Administration of the solution 3-4 times and mandatory bowel movements. An adult is given an enema in the knee-elbow position, a child - lying on his side. Operation sequence:
- Lubricating the tip of the syringe with petroleum jelly.
- Air removal and collection of healing liquid.
- Insert the tip into the anus and inject the solution by pressing the bulb.
- For the mixture to take effect, do not change position for 10 minutes.
- Repeat the manipulation daily for 10 days.
Prepare and use the following solutions:
- Boil a head of garlic in 200 ml of milk until soft and cool. The strained infusion is used for an enema and left overnight.
- 4 peeled garlic cloves are ground into a paste and mixed with half a liter of hot liquid. Leave for about 20 minutes. Let it cool before using.
- Take equal parts of onion and garlic (3 pieces), chop and mix. The ingredients are diluted in 500 ml of boiled water. After half an hour, pour the liquid into another container and squeeze the components. Add lemon juice in the amount of 2 tablespoons. I. The extracted mixture is diluted with warm water (1 l).
Ash from linden branches
They find some linden tree branches that are burning in a baking dish. 1 teaspoon. The resulting ash is placed in a glass of boiled cow's milk. Drink before meals three times a day for 2 weeks.
Apple vinegar
Allows you to get rid of infections with various types of helminths. You need 5 ml of the product diluted in a glass of warm boiled water. Use after dinner or breakfast, but for a maximum of 10 days. It is recommended to combine the vinegar solution with the simultaneous intake of an infusion of garlic or onion. This combination has an effect 3 times stronger.
Treatment with folk remedies for worms in children
There are many folk remedies for children suffering from helminthiasis. Regular use will help cleanse and heal the body without the help of pharmacotherapy:
- Take 3 cloves of garlic and grind them into a paste. Transfer to a pan and pour in 250 ml of milk. Boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat, cover and leave for 1 hour. Use the medicine 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals, 1 teaspoon. The duration of the procedure is 3 days.
- Before going to bed for a month, cover the baby's anus with cotton wool soaked in pumpkin, linseed or hemp oil.
- Fennel and chamomile decoctions are highly effective and can be consumed at any opportunity.
- Give your child pumpkin seeds every day. The dose depends on age: 150 g - up to 7 years, 200 g - up to 10 years, 300 g - over 10 years.
To obtain pumpkin milk, the seeds are ground in a blender, covered with half a liter of hot water, placed in a water bath and evaporated for about 2 hours. The oily film is removed from the surface of the strained broth.
Drink on an empty stomach for half an hour. After 2 hours, the patient takes a laxative.
Parasite recipes for pregnant women
Even pregnant women can use folk remedies if they coordinate treatment with a gynecologist. Parasitic infestations pose a danger to the baby: they cause developmental anomalies, lead to intrauterine death and mental retardation in the future. Therefore, it is important to start therapy on time. We recommend that pregnant women use the following recipe:
- Use 2 tbsp. I. dill seeds, watered with water. To enhance the effect, it is better to grind it in a coffee grinder. After 2 hours, drink the same amount of castor or vegetable oil. Repeat once a day.
- After eating, eat a clove of garlic and wash it down with warm milk. Course – 2 weeks.
- Peel a few walnuts and chop them - you get 4 tablespoons. l. , which must be poured with a liter of boiling water and a little salt. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Consume in portions after cooling throughout the day, regardless of food. Pamper yourself until you recover.
- The ideal option is natural juices: they expel parasites and saturate them with vitamins. By the way, carrots and pomegranates, cabbage and beets are useful. When health allows, do not refuse raw vegetables: pumpkin, onions, radishes and garlic, nuts and carrots. It's time to buy pumpkin seeds, especially unroasted and unpeeled fruits.
- The anthelmintic effect and spectrum of action of herbal tea: with blueberry and strawberry leaves, valerian, chamomile, lavender and calendula.
It is important not to self-medicate; Menu changes – vegetable juices and herbal intake – must be agreed with your doctor.
Worm prevention
In order not to catch worms, you should not violate preventive measures:
- Subject meat and fish to thorough heat treatment to kill parasites.
- Do not eat in questionable public catering establishments where hygiene requirements regarding food preparation conditions are violated.
- It is undesirable to eat sushi: raw fish is used in cooking.
- Give up fast food. Vendors at street outlets sometimes violate health regulations. Flies, carrying helminth eggs, easily reach the goods on the counter.
- Swimming in open reservoirs, near which large horned animals graze. Furthermore, swimming in an easily accessible pool is also risky: parasitologist certificates are not required.
- Boil water before use.
- Wash fruits and vegetables regularly. Unwashed berries and herbs from a summer cottage are dangerous: strawberries, raspberries, parsley, dill.
- Remember to wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating.
- Contact with pets facilitates the transmission of helminths to their owners. It is extremely important to keep animals clean and constantly carry out antiparasitic protection. After interacting with your pets, it's a good idea to wash your hands.
Thus, in the arsenal of traditional medicine there are many effective, also cheap and safe, remedies that can defeat helminthiasis. However, it is important to remember that the disease is easier and simpler to prevent than to treat.