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Black Walnut Black walnut hulls offer safe worm intervention, but is not intended for chronic or long term use.
Avoid herbal remedies including both heartwood and hulls
Chaparral Traditional uses of Chaparral include parasitic infections, but the herb can cause adverse effects on the liver. Internal use is no longer recommended(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Elecampane Elecampane treats parasitic infections, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and threadworm.(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Elecampane Alantolactone in elecampane expels worms and the plant has long been used externally for scabies, herpes and other skin diseases from which it gained its country name scabwort.(Mabey, Richard p48)
Feverfew Feverfew is a traditional remedy for parasites.
Goldenseal, Garlic Combines well with garlic as an anti-parasitic treatment
Oregon graperoot Oregon graperoot contains berberine, which acts against the parasites Entamoeba bistolytica and Giadia lamblia.(White,Linda B., M.D. )
Papya Proteolytic enzymes in papaya work to remove intestinal worms and other parasites. The primary use of papaya leaf is that of a vermifuge, it contains tannins that the fruit does not, helping to protect against reinfection.
Tansey Tansy, like wormwood, is rich in thujone which is potentially damaging to the central nervous system if taken in too large doses or for too long. However, in the hands of a trained herbalist it is useful for expelling worms (round-worm and threadworm).(Mabey, Richard p51)
Tansy Tansy was largely used for expelling worms in children, the infusion of 1 OZ. to a pint of boiling water being taken in teacupful doses, night and morning, fasting. Note: Most modern herbalists warn against its use by laymen. The active constituents are toxic in large doses.
(Grieve, Maude )
Wormwood Wormwood is the classic dewormer, but it contains the toxic chemical thujone and should not be used for long periods, and taken internally only under the advice of a qualified herbalist.
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Parasites and human worms can be the cause of intestinal discomfort, bloating gas and chronic constipation. Herbs are often used in intestinal cleansing and anti-parasite support.
Several herbs and foods have traditionally been used to treat parasites. They have fewer side effects, but generally take longer to work. Take an infestation of parasites seriously, and consult a qualified health practitioner. And if you are pregnant, be aware that many of the herbs and drugs used to treat parasites have side effects for pregnant women.
