No one is free from parasites. Traditional medicine offers various combat methods: infusions and decoctions from herbs, simple recipes from available products, healing and cleansing enemas.
The most common parasites
| Helminths | View | Localization |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm | wheel | in the small intestine, in its lower part |
| Ascaris | wheel | at the beginning the small intestine, liver, pancreas |
| Vlasoglav | wheel | in the small and large intestine |
| Fluke cat | flat flukes | in the liver, gall bladder, pancreas |
| Toxocara larva | wheel | in muscles, liver, heart, lungs, eyes, brain |
| Echinococcus | tape | in the liver and lungs |
| Pig, cattle tapeworm | tape | in the small intestine |
Symptoms of infection
Roundworms appear quickly, 2-3 days after infection, the general condition worsens, other species can only be detected after 2-3 weeks. If a single representative has settled in the human body, it will live in peace for a long time and remain unnoticed. It can be harmful if it has grown large (wide band - from 2 meters).
Itching in the anus, usually at night, indicates the appearance of ringworm. Some worms develop a pathogenic microflora, emit toxic substances, cause diarrhea, and blood in the urine.
The early stage of infection with roundworms is characterized by deterioration of health, fever, dysfunction of the liver and spleen; an increase in the size of the lymph nodes.
Intestinal stage:
- indigestion and stool, pain in the intestines;
- nausea, loss of appetite;
- lethargy, drowsiness, irritability.
The late stage is characterized by coughing and suffocation; if the internal organs are damaged - bleeding.
Flatworms (in acute form):
- fever, weakness, fatigue;
- allergy, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain;
- bloating, nausea, cough, jaundice, long-lasting paroxysmal pain in the right hypochondrium.
The chronic form is asymptomatic for a long time. The Siberian fluke can exist for up to ten years without being noticed by the owner. The consequence of his life will be gall bladder, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver.
Tapeworms are prolific and resistant to external influences, they live a long time. In addition to symptoms similar to diseases such as pancreatitis, gallbladder inflammation, appendicitis, fatigue, headache, shortness of breath, sudden weight loss, minor skin rashes, and epileptic seizures may occur. If it enters the brain, it causes coma and even death.
Methods of infection
- The soil (ground) contains the eggs of parasites. Therefore, everything that grows in the garden must be thoroughly washed with running water. Animals walking in the yard can carry worms.
- By contact with a sick person or animal.
- Flies visit toilets and animal housing, then sit on the dining table, bread, dishes, a plate of food; leave the parasite eggs there.
- Raw fish, undercooked meat.
- Water. Open the freshwater tank or well.
- An insect bite.
How to retreat to an adult
Carrot
The most effective prophylactic in the fight against worms. It is known for its mild diuretic and laxative effects, and its ability to quickly remove harmful substances. If the intestinal mucosa is damaged (affected by worms), fresh carrots are needed. Two days - unlimited carrot diet: you can grate, squeeze fresh fruit juice. Add vegetable oil to the salad. Carrot juice in the morning for 10 days. It only affects adults. It can cause allergies.
pumpkin seeds
A delicious remedy. It can be used in any form: raw, dried, fried, baked, boiled or with tea, sugar, butter, honey.
Dilute the crushed pumpkin seeds in a blender with cold boiled water. Add honey to taste. Eat hungry for an hour. This is followed by a cleansing enema. Excess leads to gastritis.
Flax seed infusion
The infusion is prepared according to the previous recipe, poured with boiling water, infused for 5-6 hours, with occasional stirring. Add cloves (10%) to treat ascariasis. Contraindications: large doses (over 6 tablespoons per day) cause the formation of hydrocyanic acid. Long-term use of this medicine causes problems: constipation, bloating, etc.
You can also use flaxseed. To prepare it, take a tablespoon of flaxseed and boil it in 300 ml of water for about half an hour on low heat. The medicine should be taken half an hour before meals, 100 ml three times a day.
Flaxseed jelly is another very effective remedy for the treatment of various types of helminths for children and adults. To make it, grind a tablespoon of seeds into flour and pour a glass of boiling water over it. Leave the mass for 3-4 hours, shaking occasionally. 100 ml of the finished jelly should be drunk 30 minutes before a meal. Children can receive 50 ml of medical gel. The process of treating intestinal parasites takes 7-10 days. If the helminths are localized in the lungs, liver or gall bladder, you can take this medicine for 3-4 months.
Garlic
Improves digestion, stimulates appetite; due to its essential oil and phytoncide content, it has a strong effect on ascaris. It also inhibits putrefactive processes in the intestines. Garlic is added to milk, flavored in an Esmarch mug, and an enema is made from the earthworms. These treatments are not suitable for people with stomach ulcers, gastritis, nephritis (kidney disease), liver cirrhosis.
Onion
An effective tool in the fight against worms. Onion tincture for alcohol or vodka: pour finely chopped onion with alcohol in a 1: 1 ratio and infuse for 2 weeks. Contraindications: allergic to onions.
Walnut
Prophylactic: cleanses, strengthens the immune system. It can get rid of worms in 3 days. Eat 10-15 seeds during the day, chew thoroughly before eating on an empty stomach. Contraindications: see garlic, individual intolerance.
Herbs
Tansy - has a pronounced anthelmintic and anti-giardia effect. Substances in it, such as thujone, paralyze parasites despite their defense mechanisms. Ascaris cannot tolerate contact with this substance and dies. The ingredients of tansy also contribute to the increased production of digestive juices and bile. The recipe is simple: pour a spoonful of tansy flowers into a glass of boiling water. The medicine is infused for one hour and then filtered. It should be taken 30 minutes before a meal.
sage. It has long been used to treat parasites. It is extremely destructive not only to roundworms, but also to representatives of tapeworms, microorganisms and intracellular parasites.
During the treatment, an alcoholic wormwood tincture is used, which must be taken three times a day before meals.
Bloodweed. Its concoction is one of the strongest cures for giardiasis. Method of preparation: pour a teaspoon of celandine leaves into a glass of boiling water. Leave in a water bath for up to 20 minutes. Then let it stand and cool for 1 hour. Strain the broth and take a third of a glass before meals.
Enema use
The enema is created quickly, cleanses toxins, is practically harmless, effective against all types of parasites and normalizes bowel function. A warm solution is poured into Esmarch's mug and raised to a height of 1 meter. Before inserting the tube into the intestine, the tip is lubricated with petroleum jelly.
The person lies on their left side and pulls up their knees. The tube is inserted rectally. Make sure that air does not get into the intestinal lumen. After removing the tube, the liquid should be kept for 10-15 minutes, and then visit the toilet.
Folk remedies suitable for children
Garlic enemas are great for little ones. They remove mites and fungus quickly and easily. Babies can be treated with fruit juices, vegetable oil, and herbs (wort, chamomile, tansy). If a child gets sick, all family members should undergo preventive treatment, seek the advice of specialists.
Treatment during pregnancy
Mainly no different from the usual. Means used to treat pregnant women should be gentle, less toxic and should not cause irritation. By treating helminths in time, you can be sure that the child will not get sick.
Prevention
- heat treatment of meat and fish products;
- thorough hand washing before using the toilet, communicating with animals and before eating;
- cleanliness in the premises;
- health care for pets.
Conclusion
Leading doctors and researchers note that more than half a million cases of worm infection are recorded every year, more than 85% of which are in children. That's a huge number! Emerging forms of larvae and parasites are a particular danger. Unlike adult worms, which have settled in a certain place in the body, these forms grow and develop, move, then settle in the organs, damage the membrane and disrupt their functioning.