Home Remedies for Intestinal Parasites

Your intestines can easily house a number of uninvited guests like parasites. These organisms reach the digestive system when you drink untreated water or eat contaminated food. In today’s article we’ll be looking at some home remedies for intestinal parasites.

How do you know if you have parasites?

There’s a chance you may have some kind of parasite if you experience:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach aches
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Excessive gas

If you notice any of the above symptoms it would be wise to consult with your doctor. He will do some tests to see if you do indeed have parasites, and which kind they are. Here are some natural treatments that you can perform at home that will help you get rid of them naturally.

Remedies for intestinal parasites

Garlic

Garlic can help eliminate most kinds of parasites that we get. It’s effective when eaten fresh or through supplements.

Goldenseal

This plant has been popular since ancient times. If you make a tea with it, it can help to kill parasites that have attacked the membranous tissues of the body.

Black walnut

The oil processed from this nut is often used to rid children of common parasites.

Read also: Stomach Benefits of Walnuts

Artemisia

Artemisia is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries as a natural and efficient way to kill a wide variety of intestinal parasites. It can do this because it weakens their cellular membranes. This herb can be prepared as a tea, but you can also take it in capsule form. Both are equally effective.

Epazote

The best and most effective way to prepare epazote is in tea form. This natural remedy against parasites is widely used in Mexico.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are especially good for removing tapeworms. To prepare them, firstly grind the seeds and then mix them into a fruit juice. Two hours before you drink this, take a laxative to promote cleansing of the intestines.

See more: 8 Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Seeds

Grapefruit extract

The last of our remedies for intestinal parasites is grapefruit extract. This extract can be acquired in most health food shops. Grapefruit has antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Additional recommendations

When carrying out treatments for parasites, you should remember that there are some foods that are best avoided during the intestinal cleansing process. Some of them are below:

• Coffee
• Refined sugars
• Alcohol
• Foods that are high in fat

By the same token you should increase your consumption of:

• Pineapple juice
• Papaya seeds
• Carrot juice
• Salads
• Sweet potato
• Probiotics (yogurt)
• Turmeric

Remember that these recommendations are intended to complement conventional medical treatments. Because of this, before beginning any of them you should always consult with your doctor. He will then tell you if you should carry out a home remedy while taking your medication. Alternatively, he may recommend that you do it after you’ve completed the prescribed course. In this way you’ll ensure that the process is safe and effective.

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