worms– the popular name for helminths, parasitic worms that can live in the human body. Diseases caused by worms are called helminthiasis. The symptoms of helminth infections are very diverse, similar to the manifestations of many common diseases: renal colic, pneumonia, hepatitis, pancreatitis, intestinal dysfunction, indigestion. There are many varieties of worms that can infect the human body: more than two hundred species, of which at least twenty are common in Europe.
It is believed that worms are an inherent problem in countries with low social security and poorly developed medical science. Apparently, only poverty, the poor and also people who remain outside of society, who have fallen outside of it, suffer from worms. Nothing like this! Any resident of any state can become infected with worms, regardless of their degree of prosperity. In this case there is no talk of any exclusivity. Another thing is that developed societies are protected from diseases of this type not only by advanced medicine, but also by their culture, in which, from the moment of its creation, people have acquired knowledge about methods of struggle, treatment and prevention of helminthiasis. In this article we will get acquainted with the most effective ones.
Prevention of helminthiasis in folk medicine.
To prevent helminthiasis, traditional medicine advises maintaining hand hygiene, washing fruits and vegetables well with clean water, eating well-cooked meat, and disinfecting insects in food storage areas. Maintain cleanliness in places of residence, not only where people live directly, but also where pets and livestock live. Water should be drunk, if possible, boiled and avoid drinking raw water from natural sources in areas where livestock graze. When relaxing in nature, it is important to monitor the cleanliness of water in reservoirs and its smell. Even running water can pose a threat of helminth infection if livestock swim against the current. It is necessary to be wary of any stray animal, no matter how cute it may seem and not allow contact with it. It is important to eat well, consume foods rich in vitamins and microelements. A healthy body has a strong immune system, which means the threat of infection is lower.
Food of plant origin as an anthelmintic agent.
Treatment of worms with folk remedies includes a number of food products, the role of which in the treatment of helminthiasis is of great importance.
Onion, garlic, horseradish
These are time-tested anthelmintic products; Its constant use will help avoid the risk of infection. If it comes to treatment, onions and garlic will also come to the rescue. During treatment, both children and adults can consume onions, but it is not recommended to give garlic to young children. The method for using onions as an anthelmintic is simple. Half a glass of finely grated onion should be poured with boiling water. Let it sit and then take it before breakfast for ten days. It is also easy to prepare an anthelmintic remedy with garlic. Four large cloves of garlic should be crushed into a paste and poured with fresh milk (preferably homemade). The mixture should be boiled and left to steep overnight. The resulting medicine should be taken in sips before meals. Onions and garlic help with enterobiasis (a disease caused by pinworms, parasites of the nematode family). Reviews about the benefits of onion and garlic are positive, but most of those who have recovered agree that garlic is more effective, especially if you not only take the milk-garlic mixture internally, but also They do 100 ml enemas every day.
Often in collections of home remedies it is recommended to combine horseradish with garlic to combat worms. Six cloves of garlic are ground to a fine paste, to which medium-sized crushed horseradish root is added. Half a liter of vodka is poured into the resulting mixture. The tincture is left to rest for ten days. The product should be consumed one tablespoon before meals. Experts claim that the drug helps not only with enterobiasis, but also with ascariasis (helminthiasis caused by intestinal worms). An undoubted advantage of alcohol tinctures is the possibility of long-term storage at home.
Sauerkraut
A recognized folk remedy for worms. Rich in vitamin C, sauerkraut significantly improves immunity and strengthens the body, reducing the risk of worm infection. This tasty and healthy product serves not only for the prevention, but also for the treatment of helminthiasis. The treatment method is as follows: it is necessary to eat a plate of sauerkraut half an hour before meals and drink it with brine. In twenty days, the worms will leave the infected body. I think both children and adults will be happy with such a tasty treat. Reviews of people who have used this method point out its effectiveness against pinworms.
Cabbage is often fermented together with another excellent anthelmintic - carrots, which are used in folk medicine to combat pinworms. It can be consumed separately in the form of juices (for children) and raw (for adults). Combining cabbage and carrots will only enhance the effect of helminthiasis treatment.
Pumpkin
In the arsenal of folk remedies for worms in humans, pumpkin occupies an important place. It is true that in this case the vegetable itself is not used, but its seeds. They contain substances that cause paralysis of the locomotor system of parasitic nematodes (pinworms and nematodes). Pumpkin seeds and the oil obtained from them are a remedy against worms recognized by academic medicine. Pumpkin seeds are a wonderful and very healthy delicacy, which is why they are great for preventing helminthiasis in children. But for treatment, simply gnawing the seeds is not enough; it is necessary to use its alcohol tincture. To prepare it, you need to take two hundred grams of peeled pumpkin seeds and a glass of medicinal alcohol. The seeds should be infused in alcohol for three days. The tincture should be taken one tablespoon before each meal. The treatment lasts one week.
Helminthiasis is also treated with pumpkin oil. Treatment and prevention with pumpkin oil is indicated for very young children who cannot yet eat a handful of hard seeds. A teaspoon of pumpkin oil is an excellent means of preventing helminthiasis, and also helps with constipation and poor digestion.
Alcohol tincture is a popular remedy for worms in adults. In its other forms (seeds and oil from them), pumpkin is useful for both adults and children.
In conclusion, it must be added that during treatment it is important to follow a diet and not eat hard and heavy foods (fatty pork, legumes, raw cabbage).
Other herbal anthelmintics
If the previous section was related to food, this one will focus on plant products that people don't eat. This includes medicinal herbs, leaves, bark and inedible parts of tree fruits.
Nut
It became known as an anthelmintic during the time of Hippocrates. It was popularized here by the Kuban Cossacks. Dry walnut partitions are used to prepare the decoction, and freshly cut green leaves are used for the infusion. Sheets and partitions can be combined with each other, the effectiveness of the product will only increase. The infusion is prepared quickly: crushed walnut leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water, left to brew for two hours, filtered and used a tablespoon before meals. The treatment lasts three days. When preparing the broth, the following proportions are observed: for two glasses of water, one crushed leaf and a dozen dried nuts. Cook for fifteen to twenty minutes and voila, the broth is ready. Use in the same way as the infusion.
Reviews on the use of this anthelmintic indicate its effectiveness against all intestinal parasites. You just have to remember that walnut infusions and decoctions, like other natural remedies, cannot be used if you have an individual intolerance.
Aspen
Infusions from the bark of this tree help in the treatment of opisthorchiasis (a disease caused by the cat fluke, a parasite of the flatworm genus, which mainly affects the liver, gallbladder and pancreas). Prepare the infusion as follows:
- the bark of young poplars is collected in spring;
- lightly dry the bark and then grind it in any way that suits you best;
- pour vodka into the crust in a ratio of one to five;
- insist for ten days;
- separate the liquid from the wood pulp by filtering it through cheesecloth or thick cloth;
- New bark is added to the resulting liquid and the process is repeated;
- Let the product stand until a sediment appears, which must be carefully separated from the liquid part.
Judging by the reviews, in folk medicine there is no more effective remedy than poplar bark against flat parasites. The infusion should be used after consultation with a parasitologist, who will determine the dose and duration of treatment. Contraindicated for children.
Herbs
In folk practice for the treatment of helminthiasis, herbs such as elecampane, tansy, chamomile, St. John's wort, immortelle, wormwood, cloves and celandine are used. Each of these herbs deserves special attention, but in this article we only examine the most effective remedies and will therefore focus on the "triplet. "
Troychatka is a method of treating helminthiasis with a combination of three herbs: tansy (heads), wormwood and cloves (fruits). To start treatment with this method, you must grind all the herbs into powder and, using a pharmacy scale, strictly adhere to the dosage. The resulting powders should be drunk three times a day, half an hour before meals, in the following dosage: tansy - 1 gram, cloves - 0. 5 grams, wormwood - 0. 3 grams. Reviews indicate the greatest effectiveness of the method.
Contraindicated for children, as well as for adults if they suffer from peptic ulcer, gastritis or hypertension. The product should not be used by women during pregnancy and menstrual cycle.
Traditional medicine has wide possibilities in the treatment of helminthiasis. But it is important to remember that even natural remedies can cause side effects or allergic reactions. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor before using this or that folk remedy.