Herbs that cleanse the body of intestinal worms and parasites are called anthelmintic. The harder the herb is on internal parasites, the harder it is on the body, so use these cleansing herbs sparingly.
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Andrographis |
Andrographis paniculata |
Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha |
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Andrographis paniculata is an herb native to the Indian subcontinent and is used in Ayurveda,the ancient (before 2500 b.c.) I ...
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Asafoetida |
Ferula asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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According to ayurvedic medicine, asafoetida is a valuable spice and remedy for nervous disorders, colic, bowel spasms, and for spasmodic coughing. ...
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Birch |
Betula alba |
White Birch, Sweet Birch, Cherry Birch |
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Teas of the birch bark contain salicylate, the compound found in aspirin. Salicylate relieves inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis, rh ...
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Black Cohosh |
Cimifuga raemosa |
Black snake root, Squaw Root, Bugbane |
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Black cohosh contains numerous chemical constituents, among them isoflavones like formononetin, which makes it useful for hot flashes, vaginal dryness ...
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Black Walnut |
Juglans nigra |
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The nuts make a great snack however it is the bark, leaves and nut husks that are the source of the phytomedicine in black walnut. ...
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Boldo |
Peumus boldus Molina |
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The Incas used the herb to treat are used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections, the same uses as you will find it recommended for today ...
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Cajueiro |
Anacardium occidentale |
cashew nut shells, jambu |
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Cajueiro contains naturally occurring analogs of the latest diabetes drugs without their potential for liver damage or weight gain. ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cassia Bark |
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Coptis |
Coptis chinensis |
Chinese goldthread, Huang Lian, Figwortflower, Picrorhiza Rhizome |
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Coptis root is used in much the same manner as other berberine containing herbs,barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape root. ...
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Elecampane |
Inula helenium |
Wild sunflower, Horseheal, Yellow Starwort |
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Elecampane has been used since the days of ancient Greece and Rome and was included in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as a remedy for ...
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
Eucalyptus |
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Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
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False Unicorn Root |
Chamaelireum luteum |
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A treasured woman's botanical, false unicorn is widely used to treat a variety of problems unique to the female reproductive system. ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
Poor Man's Treacle |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Goji Berries |
Lycium barbarum |
Lycii berry, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry |
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Goji berries are high in the ranks of superfruits, valued for there nutritive and antioxidant properties. ...
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Goldenseal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
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Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic ...
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Neem |
Azadirachta Indica |
Margosa, Neem oil |
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Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
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Papaya |
Carica papaya |
Papaw, Melon Tree, Papaya Vulgaris |
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Papaya fruit offers not only the luscious taste but is a rich source of antioxidants. Papaya leaf is used as a dewormer. ...
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Peruvian Bark |
Cinchona spp |
Red Bark. Jesuits' Powder. Cinchona Bark |
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Peruvian Bark, is the historical name of the main active principle, quinine. ...
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Rue |
Ruta graveolens L. |
Herb of Grace |
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One of the oldest and garden plants cultivated for medicinal use Rue was valued as a country simple for its ability to ward off toxins and pests ...
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Tansy |
Tanacetum vulgare |
Bitter Buttons |
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The leaves and tops. The plant is cut off close above the root, when first coming into flower in August. :
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Tansy was a popular strewing herb because it's clean, camphorous scent repelled flies and other pests. It is still customary ...
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Thuja |
Thuja occidentalis |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles. ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Wormwood |
Artemisia absinthium L. |
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Wormwood is used today mainly as a bitter tonic, and in natural pest control. ...
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