Most likely you have heard that there are some home remedies to eliminate them, but it is important to know that it is not the recommended treatment.
The use of home remedies is not supported by scientific studies.
Here are three home remedies you can try to treat an intestinal worm infection:
1.Raw garlic
Garlic contains several sulfur compounds that are very unpleasant for parasitic worms. It is said that garlic kills existing eggs and prevents female worms from laying more eggs.
You can eat it or apply it topically, as an ointment.
How to make your own ointment with garlic?
Cut some cloves of garlic and mix them until you create a paste. Mix this garlic paste with a small amount of Vaseline or other base oil. With the help of a clean cotton swab (ear swab), apply the ointment around the anus.
Do not use it if you have skin sensitive, if it produces a burning sensation or if you have cracks in the skin, hemorrhoids or inflammation in the area.
2.Coconut oil
It has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help eliminate the infection by earthworms.
You can use it in two ways: by taking a teaspoon of pure coconut oil every morning, before going to bed at night, rubbing with a small amount of coconut oil in the affected area.
3.Raw carrots
Carrots contain high concentrations of vitamin C, beta-carotene and vitamin A that are toxic to the eggs of intestinal worms.
In addition, thanks to the high fiber content, taking raw carrots twice a day can help eliminate worms, as it improves digestion and promotes bowel movement.
4.Pumpkin seeds
They are rich in amino acids, fatty acids and the compounds berberine, cucurbitin and palatal.
Take 5 to 6 seeds a day every day for 2 weeks to ensure complete elimination of the worms. You can add them to the salad, grind them or take them whole.
You can also boil a spoonful of peeled and crushed pumpkin seeds in three cups of water. Let it stand for half an hour. Drink it once it cools.
5.Papaya seeds
The unripe papaya has an enzyme called papain, which acts as an anthelmintic to destroy the worms in the intestine. In addition, papaya seeds are used to expel worms from the stomach.
It is advisable to consume between 5 to 6 seeds a day, either whole or crushed. They can be taken with milk or water, added to a juice or sprinkled on a fruit salad.
Take them 30 minutes before or after meals. It has been shown to be effective remedy to cleanse the stomach and get rid of parasites.
6.Turmeric
It is an internal antiseptic that helps eliminate all types of intestinal worms.
Drink a glass of warm water mixed with a spoonful of turmeric eleven a day for five days.
Other dietary strategies in the treatment of intestinal parasites
- Temporarily avoid coffee, refined sugar, alcohol and refined grains
- Rebuild beneficial bacteria for the intestine with foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt
- Although there is no scientific evidence, in some cases intestinal cleansing is recommended to help eliminate intestinal parasites. This involves a diet high in fiber with supplements, such as psyllium, beet or flaxseed.
Are natural remedies really useful to eliminate intestinal parasites?
There are preliminary studies that suggest that certain remedies may offer some benefits.
Although it may be tempting to think that by using natural remedies, intestinal parasites can be eliminated, there is a lack of clinical trials to corroborate it, and little is known about the possible side effects that can occur.
So if you think you have intestinal parasites, it is crucial that you consult with your doctor to diagnose it. It is important that you follow the proper treatment and prevent the infection from worsening and the likelihood of complications.
Tips To Avoid Infection Of Intestinal Parasites
You need to make some changes in your personal hygiene and in the care of the home:
- Wash your hands regularly
- Keep nails short and avoid biting nails
- Wearing tight underwear
- Change and wash underwear and bedding with hot water every day
- Aspirate the floor in all spaces of the house
