Nobody is immune from parasites. Traditional medicine offers various methods of struggle: infusions and decoctions from medicinal herbs, simple recipes from available products, healing and cleansing enemas.
The most common parasites
| Helminths | View | Localization |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm | round | in the small intestine, in its lower section |
| Ascaris | round | at the beginning of the small intestine, liver, pancreas |
| Vlasoglav | round | in the small and large intestines |
| Fluke cat | flat flukes | in the liver, gallbladder, pancreas |
| Toxocara larva | round | in muscles, liver, heart, lungs, eyes, brain |
| Echinococcus | tape | in the liver and lungs |
| Pork, bovine 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 or more. If a single representative has settled in the human body, for a long period he will live in peace and go unnoticed. It can harm if it has grown large (wide ribbon - from 2 meters).
Itching in the anus, usually at night, signals the appearance of pinworms. Some types of worms develop pathogenic microflora, release toxic substances, cause diarrhea, blood in the urine.
The early stage of infection with round types of worms is characterized by a deterioration in health, fever, dysfunction of the liver, 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 marked by coughing, suffocation; if internal organs are damaged - bleeding.
Flatworms (acute form):
- fever, weakness, fatigue;
- allergies, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain;
- bloating, nausea, cough, jaundice, prolonged paroxysmal pain in the right hypochondrium.
The chronic form is asymptomatic for a long period of time. The Siberian fluke can exist unnoticed by the owner for up to ten years. The result of her life will be cholelithiasis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver.
Tapeworms are prolific and resistant to external influences, they live for a long time. In addition to symptoms similar to diseases such as pancreatitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, sudden weight loss, minor skin rashes, and epileptic seizures may appear. In case of penetration into the brain, it causes coma and even death.
Methods of infection
- Soil (earth) contains eggs of parasites. Therefore, everything that grows in the garden must be thoroughly washed with running water. Animals walking in the yard can carry helminths.
- By contact from a sick person or animal.
- Flies visit toilets and livestock habitats, then sit down on the dining table, bread, dishes, a plate of food; leave eggs of parasites there.
- Raw fish, undercooked meat.
- Water. Open fresh water reservoir or well.
- A bite of an insect.
How to withdraw to an adult
Carrot
The most effective prophylactic in the fight against worms. Known for its mild diuretic and laxative effect, the ability to quickly eliminate harmful substances. If the intestinal mucosa is damaged (when it is affected by worms), fresh carrots are needed. Two days - unlimited carrot diet: you can grate, squeeze fresh juice. Add vegetable oil to the salad. For 10 days, carrot juice in the morning. Affects adults only. May cause allergies.
pumpkin seeds
Delicious remedy. Suitable in any form: raw, dried, fried, baked, decoction or tea, with sugar, butter, honey.
Dilute the pumpkin seeds crushed in a blender with cool boiled water. Put 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 as in the previous recipe, poured with boiling water, infused for 5-6 hours with occasional stirring. For the treatment of ascariasis add cloves (10%). Contraindications: large doses (over 6 tablespoons per day) cause the formation of hydrocyanic acid. The use of this remedy for a long period provokes the occurrence of problems: constipation, bloating, etc.
You can also use flaxseed. To prepare it, take a tablespoon of flax seed and boil it in 300 ml of water for about half an hour over low heat. The drug is drunk half an hour before meals three times a day, 100 ml each.
Flaxseed jelly is another very powerful remedy for various types of helminths for children and adults. To prepare it, a tablespoon of seeds is ground into flour and poured with a glass of boiling water. The mass is insisted for 3-4 hours, periodically shaking. Ready jelly should be drunk 100 ml before meals for 30 minutes. Children can be given 50 ml of therapeutic jelly. The course of therapy for parasites in the intestine is 7-10 days. If the helminths are localized in the lungs, liver or gallbladder, then you can take this remedy for 3-4 months.
Garlic
Improves digestion, stimulates appetite; due to the content of essential oils and phytoncides, it has a strong effect on ascaris. It also inhibits putrefactive processes in the intestines. Garlic is added to milk, seasoned in Esmarch's mug, an enema is made from worms. These treatments are not suitable for people suffering from stomach ulcers, gastritis, nephritis (kidney disease), cirrhosis of the liver.
Onion
A powerful tool in the fight against worms. Onion tincture for alcohol or vodka: pour finely chopped onion with alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 1, infused for 2 weeks. Contraindications: allergic to onions.
Walnuts
Prophylactic: cleanses, strengthens the immune system. Able to get rid of worms in 3 days. Eat 10-15 kernels throughout the day, chewing thoroughly, on an empty stomach before eating. Contraindications: see garlic, individual intolerance.
Herbs
Tansy - has a pronounced anthelmintic and anti-giardia effect. Substances contained in it, such as thujone, paralyze parasites despite their defense mechanisms. Ascaris does not withstand contact with this substance and dies. The components of tansy also contribute to the increased production of digestive juice and bile. The recipe is simple: pour a spoonful of tansy flowers into a glass of boiling water. The medicine is infused for an hour, and then filtered. Should be taken 30 minutes before meals.
Sagebrush. It has been used in the treatment of parasites for a long time. It is extremely destructive, not only for roundworms, but also for representatives of tapeworms, microorganisms and intracellular parasites.
In the treatment, a tincture of wormwood on alcohol is used, which must be taken 3 times a day before meals.
Celandine. Its decoction is one of the most powerful remedies for giardiasis. Method of preparation: pour one teaspoon of celandine leaves with a glass of boiling water. Leave in a water bath for up to 20 minutes. Then let stand and cool for 1 hour. Strain the broth and take a third of a glass before meals.
Enema use
An enema is produced quickly, cleanses of toxins and 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 his left side and draws his knees. The tube is inserted rectally. Be sure to ensure that air does not enter the intestinal lumen. After removing the tube, it is necessary to hold the liquid for 10-15 minutes, then visit the toilet.
Folk remedies that are suitable for children
Garlic enemas are great for little ones. They simply and quickly remove acarids and pinworms. Babies can be offered treatment with juices, vegetable oil, medicinal herbs (wormwood, chamomile, tansy). If a child falls ill, all family members need to undergo preventive treatment, use the advice of specialists.
Treatment during pregnancy
Especially not different from the usual. Means that are used in the treatment of pregnant women should be gentle, less toxic, and not cause irritation. With a timely cure for helminths, you can be sure that the child will not get sick.
Prevention
- heat treatment of meat, fish products;
- thorough hand washing after 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 infection with helminthic invasions are recorded annually, more than 85% in children. This is a huge number! Of particular danger is the larva and emerging forms of parasites. Unlike an adult worm, which settled in a certain place in the body, these forms grow and develop, move, then settle in the organs, injuring the membrane and disrupting their functions.