Severe digestive disorders, sleep disorders and increased nervousness, spots on the skin, weight loss and loss of appetite - these are just some of the symptoms that can occur with a worm infection. However, the treatment of helminths can be no less dangerous than themselves.
An incorrectly chosen course, an overdose, an acute allergic reaction - all this can cause irreparable harm to your health. Therefore, let's talk about how to get rid of worms at home and whether it is worth switching traditional medicine to folk remedies.
Advantages and disadvantages of folk remedies
Today the pharmacological market offers dozens of names for tablets, capsules and granules. However, not all infected people rush to buy them as soon as they learn of their diagnosis.
Every year more and more people choose traditional medicine.
No wonder, because it offers a number of benefits including:
- Security.The main problem with drugs is their high toxicity. By destroying parasites, they gradually accumulate in the body and damage the liver and other internal organs. Folk remedies for worms, on the other hand, consist exclusively of products of plant origin. They are completely safe for both adults and children and therefore can be prescribed at any age.
- Price.While you have to pay a lot of money for branded medications, home treatment is significantly cheaper. The components of tinctures and mixtures are used everywhere and are therefore inexpensive.
- Availability.Many tablets often experience artificial or natural bottlenecks. Folk remedies are not at risk from this. The main components of "grandmother's" recipes can always be found in every pharmacy and grocery store.
- Versatility.Medications have a relatively large list of side effects and are therefore not suitable for everyone. Herbal preparations against worms can be taken by both average citizens and people in a high-risk group: children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women.
- Reliability.Medicines appear and disappear, replacing each other on the shelves at a fairly active pace. At the same time, some of them are not even subject to mandatory control and are not registered with the state. Register of medicines approved for use. At the same time, folk remedies have passed the main test - the test of time. They have clearly proven their effectiveness, because with their help our grandmothers were successfully treated for worms when they had never heard of newfangled tablets.
As for the shortcomings of traditional medicine, among other things, we can only highlight the healing time. Medications remove worms in one or two applications. When taking tinctures and herbal preparations, treatment can last more than a month.
Take note!If the infection with worms occurs in a severe stage, folk remedies alone will not help you. In this case, comprehensive treatment to combat parasites should be used, which includes both medications and folk remedies for parasites.
Traditional medicine and its variants
Today on the Internet you can find dozens of recipes for various herbs, decoctions and diets, in which it will not be difficult for an inexperienced user to get confused. Therefore, let's look at what modern traditional medicine offers and which of its remedies really help.
Tinctures
Tinctures are the most common way to get rid of worms at home.There are thousands of recipes on the Internet, most of which, unfortunately, are not particularly useful. To solve this problem and provide you with the most reliable information, we analyzed the materials found on the Internet and created our list of folk remedies that really help get rid of worms at home.
Mushroom tincture
Take 2-3 chanterelles or 2 medium sized porcini mushrooms, peel them and cut them into small pieces. Place the mushrooms in an opaque glass and fill with vodka (100 ml). Place the infusion in the refrigerator without stirring and leave it there for 2 weeks. Then remove, strain and take a teaspoon before bed for a week.
Important!When cleaning, make sure that the mushrooms are not wormy. Otherwise, not only will you not get rid of your parasites, but you will also risk introducing new parasites into your body. In addition, the mixture should also be stored in the refrigerator between doses so that it does not lose its healing properties (for this it should always be kept cold).
Birch brew
Do you want to get rid of helminths with folk remedies in just 3 days? Then take a teapot and fill it 2/3 full with dried birch leaves and then fill it to the top with boiling water. Let the brew steep overnight, then strain it in the morning and drink half a glass three to four times a day.
Important!If you want to remove worms in a child using this decoction, the dosage should be reduced by 2 times. Otherwise, the treatment will have no benefit but will harm your baby.
Saussurea infusion
Saussurea willow is one of the best remedies for fighting giardiasis. To prepare an infusion based on it, take 20 grams. Chop of this herb and add water (about 0. 5 cups). Stir the resulting mixture, cook and let it brew for a day. Then you need to strain the tincture and take a tablespoon three times a day for two weeks.
You can prepare an infusion not only with water, but also with vodka. In this case, the elements are mixed in a ratio of 1 to 10 (1 gram of herbs per 10 ml of vodka), after which the mixture is infused in a dark place for up to 10 days and at the end of this time it is filtered. Take this infusion three times a day, half an hour before meals, after diluting it with water (in the ratio: 25 ml of water per 10-15 drops of tincture). The course lasts up to 2 weeks.
Agaricus tincture
When it comes to removing worms with folk remedies, this recipe is the first thing that comes to mind for many people. To prepare it, you need to take 2-3 mushrooms, cut them into small cubes, pour vodka (0. 5 liters) and let them brew in a dark place for 2 weeks. You can drink the mixture for a month: one tablespoon three times a day, half an hour before meals.
Important!In order for the effect of this folk drug to be as effective as possible, you need to shake it regularly during the infusion. And during the reception alternate with an infusion of currant, yarrow and calendula herbs.
Herbal decoction
Thanks to this recipe, you can forget about parasites in just a week and a half. It is prepared as follows: immortelle, St. John's wort, tansy, wormwood, chamomile, yarrow, as well as oak and sea buckthorn bark must be ground into powder, then take a teaspoon of each herb. Next, pour them into a container, mix thoroughly and pour boiling water (0-5 l).
Let the decoction steep for about 12 hours, then you can start taking it. You should drink it on an empty stomach: 100 ml for 10 days.
Important!Most herbs are always available at the pharmacy. However, you should only buy them from establishments that have government accreditation. Otherwise, you risk purchasing some weeds under the guise of medicinal herbs.
Onion tincture
To make this recipe you only need one medium onion and 1 cup of boiled water. The vegetables must be chopped to a mushy state and filled with water. Then the resulting mixture is mixed and kept in a dark place for 10-12 hours. When the drink is finished, it is filtered and taken half a glass daily for 4 days.
Important!If you have an individual intolerance to onions or you simply do not like their smell and taste, this vegetable can be replaced with garlic or tansy.
Pomegranate decoction
Pomegranate is considered one of the most effective natural products in the fight against worms. Today you can find many medicines based on it not only in folk medicine, but also in homeopathy. The solution is prepared as follows: pomegranate peels are dried and crushed. Then they are poured with boiling water at the rate of one glass per 10 grams of crusts. After the decoction is steeped (and it takes about 10 minutes, no more), you need to take half a teaspoon three times a day before meals for a week.
Important!When taking the decoction, be sure to stick to the prescribed dosage. Otherwise, you risk receiving a fatal dose of alkaloids. In addition, pomegranate is contraindicated in people with gastrointestinal problems or increased acidity of gastric juice.
"Green" infusion
It owes its name to the main ingredients dill and caraway. Take the seeds of these plants, grind them and mix them in a one to one ratio. Pour the mixture with boiling water (one glass per teaspoon of herbs) and take three times a day after meals.
Important!Please note that the effect of this mixture does not occur immediately and therefore the course of administration is often delayed by five to six months.
Pumpkin mixture
Pumpkin seeds are considered one of the best folk remedies for helminths. So if you want a guaranteed result, take 300 grams. crushed seeds and pour boiling water (50 ml) over them. Add 100 g of honey to the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly.
Important!The resulting portion should be taken over an hour, after which a laxative should be taken (but not earlier than three hours later). In this way, you not only deal a devastating blow to the parasites, but also ensure that they are eliminated from the body as quickly as possible.
Lilac infusion
Take a handful of lilac flowers and pour a glass of vodka over them. Pour the resulting mixture into an opaque container and store in a dark, cool and dry place for 10 days. If the medicine is infused, take it one teaspoon before meals.
The tincture should be stored in the same place where it was infused, as its beneficial properties quickly disappear completely in light or heat.
Take note!Whatever method of worm removal you choose, self-medication usually only makes the problem worse. Therefore, if you do not want to deal with the consequences of an overdose or incorrect selection of the drug, you should definitely consult a parasitologist before starting treatment.
Other folk remedies for worms
If you do not have the time or desire to tinker with various tinctures and decoctions and you need the result "yesterday", you can resort to the help of products that, if they do not kill the worms, ensure that they remain in the body extremelyunpleasant.
These include:
- Sauerkraut.Drink half a glass of brine based on it three times a day half an hour before meals, and the parasites (most often giardia) attacking your gallbladder and liver will soon leave the body alone.
- Strawberry and black currant.These berries contain active substances that serve as a real poison for lamblia and pinworms. That's why you should eat as many of them as possible (if possible), especially during the season.
- Pumpkin seeds (or coriander seeds).If you don't like the solution described above, pierce the seeds in a pan (necessarily without adding oil) and use them for a light snack or as a complete snack.
- Watermelon seeds.Grind the watermelon seeds and pour milk over them (in a one to ten ratio). If you take this mixture twice a day, you will forget about parasites for a long time.
- Pine nuts.Eat 50-100 grams. Eat nuts every day for two months and the result will not be long in coming.
However, do not forget that these products are not a panacea against helminths. Simply adding them to your diet will not eliminate parasites, although they are more than effective for prevention.
It is best to combine their consumption with the use of folk remedies. But even in this case you cannot expect a quick result. Therefore, if an infection still occurs and you do not want to poison your body with chemicals, you should be prepared for long-term treatment.
Enemas
The main disadvantage of most medicinal and folk remedies for combating worms is that they are effective only against adult worms, while they have a minimal effect on eggs and larvae. In addition, dead parasites remain in the intestines for some time and serve as food for their surviving brothers.
If you want the fastest and most effective treatment possible, you should also plan enemas in addition to taking medication. They not only cleanse the lower intestine of eggs and parasite residues, but also help eliminate constipation and stabilize intestinal function.
Today the two most common enema recipes are:
- The first is based on garlic
It is great for both adults and their children. And in case of individual intolerance, garlic can be replaced with onions or tansy. The recipe for such an enema is simple: a clove of garlic must be chopped and poured with boiling water (100 ml). Mix the solution thoroughly and let it steep for 12-15 hours. After this time, it must be filtered and placed in an enema.
The duration of the cleaning depends on the extent of the infection: in the initial stages a week is enough, in later stages the treatment should last at least 14 days. If you wish to repeat the course, you should do so at least one week after the end of the previous course.
- The second is based on soda
This recipe is no longer particularly suitable for children, as their immunity is not yet that strong and lemonade can have a negative effect on the internal intestinal flora. For adults, however, such an enema is absolutely safe.
Preparation is very simple: Take room temperature, boiled water (1 liter) and add a teaspoon of soda. Allow the soda to dissolve and then mix the solution thoroughly. Cleaning should be done every other day.
The duration of the treatment depends (as with garlic) on the progression of the infection. If there are not so many worms in the body yet, it is enough to cleanse for a week.
If they have already developed strong activity, it will take at least 2 weeks to remove the parasites from the body using an enema.
To prevent the use of an enema from being wasted, you should adhere to the following rules when cleaning:
- Before starting the procedure, be sure to go to the toilet. In this way you empty the intestines and make pest control as effective as possible.
- Cleanse the body in the evening or even at night, when the worms migrate most actively. The best option is before bedtime or 4-5 hours after the last meal.
- After introducing the solution, try to leave it in the body for at least 20 to 30 minutes. This hits many worms and increases the cleaning effect.
- If using an enema causes side effects (e. g. diarrhea, diarrhea, allergic reaction), stop the course immediately and consult your doctor as soon as possible.
- If the infection has become serious, do 2-3 enemas in a row to enhance the cleansing effect.
Although the above folk remedies for treating and driving away worms are of plant origin, it would be wrong to call them absolutely safe.
People may be allergic or hypersensitive to certain components of infusions and decoctions. . Therefore, whatever option you choose, do not forget to consult your doctor first. He will not only help you find the safest folk anhelmintic for humans, but also select the optimal dosage and adjust the course of treatment.
Diet as a means of combating worms
Regardless of which treatment method you choose (traditional or medical), you will have to give up your usual diet for some time. In order not to provide the parasites with additional resources for active reproduction, you need to follow a certain diet. However, for most patients it will seem gentle as there are no strict restrictions.
The list of available dishes is usually prescribed by a parasitologist. Therefore, we provide you with an approximate list of permitted and prohibited products for your information.
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As you can see, there are really no serious restrictions on this diet. Therefore, it won't be difficult to stick to it. However, we repeat that this is just a sample nutrition plan. In each individual case, the diet should be selected by a parasitologist based on the individual characteristics of the patient.
Precautions
Diets, medicinal infusions, enemas – all of this is of course good. But what good is treatment if a new infection occurs immediately after treatment?
Folk remedies for helminths will be beneficial only if you adhere to the following rules when taking them:
- Wash your hands thoroughly when you get home, after using the toilet and before every meal (even small ones);
- Monitor the condition of your pets: keep them clean, regularly examine them by a veterinarian, feed them the right food;
- Properly process food before consumption: pour boiling water over raw vegetables and fruits, cook meat and fish properly (boil, fry);
- Do not drink tap water or water from untested natural sources;
- Be more selective in intimate relationships and also avoid kissing strangers and animals;
- Wash and wash purchased items immediately after purchase.
Of course, if an infection has already occurred, these precautions are useless. However, if you stick to it even after recovery, you won't have to worry about dealing with worms at home for long.