One in three people on the planet is infected with worms. These parasites can be caught anywhere and at any time, so there is no completely protected category of people.
Simple hygiene products are not enougheveryone should know how to remove worms from the body using simple and accessible means.
What are the symptoms?
Worm infection does not disappear without a trace. Of course, there are cases when an invasion occurs in a small number of individuals and, subject to all hygienic rules, they outlive their lives and disappear asymptomatically. However, this happens quite rarely, in general, the symptoms of helminthiasis are very clearly expressed, and one cannot help but pay attention to them:
- Pain in the umbilical region and in the right hypochondrium, excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, stool disturbances.
- Various allergic reactions of the broadest spectrum: hives, dermatitis, itching, swelling.
- Symptoms of pneumonia, bronchitis, shortness of breath, regularly recurring asthma attacks, cough with sputum, sometimes blood may be present in the sputum.
- Headaches, dizziness, fainting, pseudo-epileptic seizures, sleep disturbances, irritability.
- Weakness, hypotension, chronic fatigue, mood swings.
Long-term presence of worms in the human body can cause irreparable harm to health and lead to the development of serious complications: from vision loss to autoimmune alopecia (baldness).
First rule: confirm the diagnosis
How to remove worms from the human body? All symptoms of a helminthic infestation are very similar to those of other diseases. It is impossible to say with certainty that unwanted guests have settled in the body. Perhaps all of the signs that you decide you have worms are actually symptoms of other illnesses. That is why, if you suspect helminthiasis, consult a doctor and get tested.
For laboratory confirmation of helminthiasis, the following may be prescribed:
- General blood analysis.
- Stool analysis for worm eggs.
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent blood test for antibodies against worms.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor will prescribe not only the drug, but also, depending on your condition, additional treatment: immunomodulators, vitamins, adsorbents, iron supplements.
How to get rid of worms
Perhaps circumstances have developed in such a way that a visit to the doctor is impossible at the moment and you know for sure that you have worms. Then you should turn to traditional methods of treating worms. Plant materials used for decoctions and infusions contain biologically active substances that will help effectively remove worms from the body. In Asian countries, large amounts of chili pepper, ginger and garlic are used in foods to prevent many types of helminths. How to remove worms from the body using folk remedies?
- Absinthe infusion. Wormwood is an excellent dewormer, the main thing is not to increase the dose of plant matter: an overdose can lead to poisoning. Prepare 15 grams of wormwood with boiling water in a liter container and let it brew under the lid until it cools. Strain and take 1/2 cup before meals several times a day.
- Tansy Infusion. Tansy is an excellent remedy for removing parasites and worms from the body. Pour a spoonful of tansy flowers with boiling water into a liter container, leave for 4-5 hours, squeeze out the raw materials. Drink several times a day, single dose – 15-20 ml. From tansy, you can prepare an enema composition that will help get rid of pinworms: pour a tablespoon of tansy flowers with a glass of boiling water, let it cool to body temperature.
- Pumpkin seeds. Raw pumpkin seeds are a well-known anthelmintic and can even be used by pregnant women. Grind pumpkin seeds with 2-3 cloves in a coffee grinder, pour into a jar. Take one tablespoon 3 to 4 times a day for two weeks. You can simply chew the seeds: a handful of pumpkin seeds 2-3 times a day - and you will forget about worms forever.
- Garlic. The most effective remedy is a garlic enema: 5 to 7 crushed garlic cloves per 150 ml of warm milk. Leave covered until cool. For internal use, make a decoction of garlic and onions: add a glass of hot milk to a glass of hot milk, grind a head of onion and a few crushed cloves of garlic, leave to cool under the lid. Take 1/4 cup several times a day.
- Mushrooms. Few people know that chanterelles contain a powerful antiparasitic substance. For the treatment of worms in adults, it is a wonderful folk remedy. Chanterelles are salted, dried and prepared in every possible way so that the medicine is always at hand. For a glass of vodka, you need to take 40 grams of chopped fresh chanterelles and 45 grams of dry chanterelles. The composition is infused for 2 weeks in a dark, cold place. When ready, take 1 teaspoon before bed.
- Troitchatka. The so-called triad is a composition of three medicinal plants that have a good anthelmintic effect. Wormwood herb, tansy flowers and fresh cloves are ground into powder. Mix in the following proportions: 0. 3 parts wormwood, 1 part tansy, 1. 5 parts clove powder. It is taken this way: the daily dose of wormwood should not exceed 1 gram, of tansy - 3 grams, so the dosage is calculated based on these restrictions. The powder can be swallowed with water, divided into three doses per day. The duration of treatment can be up to 2 weeks.
Treatment of worms in humans with folk remedies is very gentle. They do not have many side effects, no toxic effects on the liver and they are able to cope with even severe tapeworms. For the prevention of helminthiasis, there is no better remedy: if you drink tansy infusion once every six months or regularly gnaw pumpkin seeds with a pleasant taste, you will forget about such a problem as worms.
What are the possible contraindications?
Like all biologically active agentsherbal anthelmintics can cause an allergic reaction. So be careful when starting treatment. Especially with active herbs like wormwood or tansy. They contain substances that can cause poisoning in the event of an overdose. In addition, wormwood and tansy are contraindicated for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, gastritis, erosions and ulcers.