Parasites poison the body and undermine health.
It is impossible to protect yourself 100% from them.Regular checks and cleanings are a necessary measure.To get rid of parasites, it is not necessary to buy synthetic antiparasitics at the pharmacy.There are safer and more effective means.Here are time-tested recipes worth paying attention to.
Helminthic infestations are not always clear and are accompanied by various symptoms.A person may not be aware of the presence of parasites in their body for several years.At the same time, you feel problems: a bad mood, sleep disturbances, problems with hair and nails.Often taken vitamin complexes or dietary supplements do not have a positive effect.
Why are parasites harmful?
- aggravate allergies and skin diseases;
- alter the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- poison the body with toxins;
- inhibit nutrient absorption;
- weaken the immune system.
They affect the functioning of all human organs and systems.The sooner you start treating intestinal parasites (and any other type), the less damage they will cause.
It is not always possible to independently identify uninvited guests, therefore it is recommended to carry out diagnostics.Laboratory tests will help detect the problem and also determine the type of parasites.
Traditional recipes for parasites.
If an ELISA test reveals parasites in the blood or stool, it is not necessary to use synthetic medications for treatment.There are many popular recipes that give good results.Most of them are based on available products.It is important that they are of high quality.It is unacceptable to use plastic utensils or oxidizing metals to prepare formulations.It is wiser to give preference to glass and enamel containers.
Non-alcoholic decoctions and infusions have a limited shelf life, so they are prepared for only one day.
pumpkin seeds
A gentle parasite repellent often used around the home.Pumpkin seeds contain a substance called cucurbitin, which paralyzes helminths.Deprived of the ability to move and adhere to the intestinal walls, parasites die and are eliminated naturally.This substance is harmless to humans;The seeds can be consumed in any quantity.But this product works much more effectively with milk.
- 120 g of seeds;
- 150 ml of milk.
Beat the seeds with the milk in a blender.Use in the morning on an empty stomach instead of breakfast.Don't drink anything for an hour.After 3 hours, do a cleansing enema.
garlic
Garlic is the most popular vegetable against parasites, followed by onion.This remedy is contraindicated for people with stomach diseases.
Against which parasites is garlic effective:
- intestinal worms;
- filariae;
- Giardia;
- pinworms.
Heat a glass of milk, add 12 drops of fresh garlic juice and drink in the morning.Take for a week, repeat the course after 10 days.Garlic water enemas are often used against intestinal parasites.For 0.5 liters it is necessary to take 5-7 cloves of garlic, distribute them, leave them overnight and strain.
chanterelles
A unique natural remedy that will definitely help in the fight against parasites.Chanterelles are effective against several types of tapeworms and other helminths.This is the most popular and safest cleansing of the body from parasites using folk remedies.Fresh mushrooms are usually used to prepare tinctures.You can replace moonshine with high-quality vodka.
By the way, these particular mushrooms never have worms, which is a testament to their effectiveness.
- vodka;
- chanterelles.
Grind the mushrooms, you can chop them with a knife.Fill a 0.5 liter jar halfway, add vodka (moonshine) to the top, shake, leave for 10 to 14 days and strain.Take a teaspoon in the morning and at night on an empty stomach.Or drink 2 teaspoons of tincture at night.
aspen bark
Combine 50 g of bark and 500 ml of water, boil for 5 minutes, leave for 3 hours or leave overnight.Take a sip 5 times a day separately from meals.The course of treatment is 3 weeks.
ginger
This folk remedy is good in the fight against parasites from the age of 60.In addition to eliminating helminths, ginger improves bile flow, cleanses the liver, relieves pain and spasms, and eliminates toxins.
Directions for use: Brew any tea with 1 tsp.grated ginger.Drink one cup a day for three weeks.
Iodine, like soft drinks, helps eliminate various parasites;Fungus, tapeworms and intestinal worms cannot resist it.To prepare the product, mix 2 tsp.starch, sugar and add 100 ml of water, 1 pinch of citric acid.Bring to a boil, remove from heat, add 150 ml of water and 2 tsp.Ordinary pharmaceutical iodine.
Adults take a glass of this gelatin 3 times a day.Children over 10 years old take 0.3 cups of the product.Ages 10 and up, 0.5 cups.
birch tar
For treatment, exclusively pharmaceutical tar is used.You cannot use self-made products.
There are different schemes, here is one of the options.Every morning, drink a tablespoon of apple juice with 1 drop of tar, then add one drop every day for a week, gradually increasing up to 7 drops.Take this ratio for a month, then take a 3-month break.
garnet
A decoction of the scabs is used for treatment.Remove the skin from one pomegranate, pour 250 liters of boiling water, boil for five minutes and leave for an hour.Strain and squeeze the peels.Drink in 3-4 doses for 1.5 hours.Then do not drink or eat anything for 4 hours.
flax seeds
Mix 10 parts flax (seeds) and 1 part cloves, chop.Take the powder in any way that suits you, 20 g a day for a month.It can be added to dishes, drinks or taken separately with water.
turmeric
You can simply add the spice to different dishes, but it is better to use a special composition of turmeric, garlic and ginger.The ingredients are mixed in equal parts and kept for a day at room temperature in a sealed container.Take 1 tsp.morning and afternoon for 7 days in a row.
black walnut
Most often, black walnut tincture is used for treatment.Take 2 tsp.before breakfast and dinner for two weeks.There are more options.
Vegetable oils for parasites.
Vegetable oils are the simplest remedies for parasites, since they do not require prior preparation.The most you should do is mix it with other ingredients according to the recipe.
Only unrefined oils are used for cleaning.It is good if they are pressed directly.It's also important to familiarize yourself with expiration dates;Fresh products contain more valuable substances.
Castor oil (with cognac)
Mix 50 ml of cognac and 2-3 tablespoons of castor oil.Drink at night 3-4 hours after a light dinner.It is advisable to carry out cleansing on a day off, since the product has a pronounced laxative effect.
black cumin oil
Take 10 ml three times a day before meals.Repeat after 2 weeks.To improve the flavor, it can be mixed with yogurt, juice or another low-sugar drink.
pumpkin oil
A cleansing and treatment method without an enema.It is suitable for children and adults and helps to cope with pinworms.It is necessary to make a tampon from cotton, soak it in oil and close the anus at night.Repeat for 40 days.
linseed oil
Take 1 tsp.Oils 3-4 times a day before meals (approximately 20-30 minutes).The best effect can be achieved by drinking it with a decoction of St. John's wort.
essential oils
They are added during antiparasitic cleansing with an enema with oils.Lemon or eucalyptus esters are usually used.Add 3-4 drops to the base oil (sunflower, flax, pumpkin).
coconut oil
Take 1 tsp.unrefined coconut oil 3 times a day before meals, gradually increasing the portion to 1 tablespoon.l.Then take this amount for 7 days, you can take it with warm herbal tea or water.
Herbs
To combat parasites, bitter herbs are most often taken.Below we present the most popular recipes that have shown their best side.It is advisable to purchase all herbs at the pharmacy.If harvested independently, collection should be done away from roads and residential areas, in clean areas.
Troychatka
A killer drug that not even flatworms can resist.You can buy troychatka at the pharmacy, there is such a preparation, but it is better to prepare it yourself.In addition, its cost will be much cheaper.Here you have one of the recipes;There are variations with different additives (nuts, seeds, other herbs).
- 4 tablespoons of tansy;
- 1 tablespoon of wormwood;
- 1 tablespoon of cloves.
Mix the crushed ingredients.On the first day, eat 1 tsp.Before breakfast, drink water.On the second day, consume before breakfast and before lunch.The third day in the morning, at lunch and at night.
wormwood
You can make enemas with wormwood infusion, but most often you take the herb internally.To do this, grind the dry herb and take 1 teaspoon in the morning and at night.exactly a week, drink it with plain water.Repeat in a month.
tansy
Take 1 teaspoon morning and night for 30 days.crushed tansy.Drink 1 tbsp.warm water.Food can be eaten after half an hour.If necessary, repeat the cleaning after a month, but a two-week treatment is sufficient.
chamomile
Mix 1 part dry chamomile and 10 parts vodka, leave for 2 weeks and strain.Take 30 drops before meals 4 times a day for exactly three weeks.
How to get rid of parasites in 3 days.
If you need to quickly remove parasites from an adult, this system will help you.It is suitable for people who can stay at home and drink the infusion before meals.
How to quickly cleanse your body:
- 5-7 days before cleansing, normalize your diet.Remove wheat flour products, potatoes, sugar and starch.
- Mix 100 g of dry herbs: tansy, wormwood, sea buckthorn.Prepare 1 tbsp.l.mix with 2 cups of boiling water, drink 100 g 30 minutes before each meal for exactly 3 days.
- Do a cleansing oil or soda enema daily.
It is recommended to monitor your stool carefully over the next week to avoid constipation.Take mild laxatives if necessary.
Prevention against parasitic infection.
Parasites can enter the body through water, food, dirty hands, and unwashed vegetables.Therefore, the main thing in prevention is to maintain cleanliness.It is important to wash vegetables well;you can rinse them with hot water.You should always wash your hands after going out.If this is not possible, treat it with a special antibacterial gel or wipes.
The second important point is to limit the consumption of raw fish and meat.Products must be boiled, baked and fried thoroughly.If national dishes of Korean or Chinese cuisine are prepared, meat and fish are usually treated with vinegar.
You should be more careful when eating on the street.Not only fast food is dangerous, but also napkins.Vendors take money with their hands, prepare food and give it to customers.
Conclusion
Dealing with parasites is not as difficult as it seems.There are an incredible number of simple and accessible ways.It is only important to follow the recipe and not try to speed up the process by increasing the dose.Any medicine will turn into poison if you approach therapy irresponsibly.
Broad spectrum antiparasitic drugs
Anthelmintic drugs are used to treat various types of helminthiasis - damage to the body by parasites.These agents can be universal (broad spectrum) or act selectively on any type of helminth.Until recently, the pharmaceutical industry could not offer patients anything to expel parasites other than herbal remedies: male fern extract, chenopodia oil (based on the anthelmintic plant pigweed), extracts of garlic and pumpkin seeds.
Modern tablets against parasites with a wide spectrum of action, created from the synthesis of chemical compounds, are much more effective, safer and have high anthelmintic activity.Only an infectious disease specialist or parasitologist can determine which medication should be taken in a particular case.More than 70 species of helminths that threaten human health have been recorded in Russian regions.
The most common are pinworms, roundworms and lamblia (parasites of the protozoa family that live in the duodenum).These invasions are diagnosed in both children and adults.About 10 modern anthelmintic drugs are used to treat the most common parasitic infections.
Absolute contraindications for the use of antiparasitic medications are pregnancy (exception: piperazine), lactation, viral and intestinal infections, and somatic pathologies.
Main groups of parasites:
Parasites of these groups have different properties and different sensitivity to the active ingredients of medicines.For the optimal selection of drugs against parasites, it is necessary to take into account the type of helminths, the patient's age, concomitant diseases and contraindications.The dosage and frequency of administration, the number of necessary courses of treatment are determined solely by the attending physician.
Tablets for nematodes and intestinal worms.
The most common parasites in the human body are nematodes and pinworms.Less common are nematodes such as whipworms, Toxocara and Trichinella.
To expel the nematodes that parasitize the intestines, the following medications are used:
- albendazole;
- levamisole;
- mebendazole;
- piperazine;
- pyrantel pamoate;
To expel parasitic nematodes out of the gastrointestinal tract, Diethylcarbamazine and Ivermectin are used.
How to take antiparasitic medications correctly?The eggs and larvae of most helminths are well protected from the toxic effects of drugs.Adults die from its action, so the next cycle of larvae and egg development can cause self-infection of the patient.This characteristic of parasitic infestations makes it necessary to repeat the treatment several times.An enema with herbal decoctions or taking a laxative to completely eliminate helminths can complement the effects of medications.
Self-medication with antiparasitic drugs is completely unacceptable!Drug toxicity requires accurate dosage calculation, based on the patient's body weight, and maintenance therapy.The expulsion of squamous and flat parasites should only be performed in a hospital setting.When self-medicating, it is impossible to check whether the medications were effective or whether the treatment needs to be repeated.
Parasite pills: cestodes and tapeworms.
Cestodes cause a large number of helminthiases: echinococcosis, sparganosis, cysticercosis and taeniasis (caused by the pork tapeworm), taeniarinhoz, dipylidiasis, taeniasis (caused by the bovine tapeworm), alveococcosis, hymenolepiasis (caused by the dwarf tapeworm), coenurosis, diphyllobothriasis (caused by the broad tapeworm).
Preparations to expel cestodes:
- Niclosamide: used against tapeworms that parasitize the intestines;
- Mepacrine: used against all types of tapeworms, Giardia, for the treatment of malaria, cutaneous leishmaniasis;
- Albendazole: used against all types of nematodes, mixed parasitic infections and cestodes that live outside the gastrointestinal tract.
Tablets for helminths, trematodes and flatworms.
Trematodes cause a large number of helminthiases: clonorchiasis (Chinese platform), opisthorchiasis (cat platform), watsoniosis (liver platform), cercariasis, metagonimiasis, schistosomiasis, fascioliasis (liver platform), paragonimiasis (pulmonary platform), gastrodiscoidosis, metorchiasis, eurythresis, dicrocoeliosis (pulmonary platformlanceolate), heterophyosis, fasciolopsidosis.
Antitrematode medications:
- Perchloroethylene – used against intestinal flukes;
- Hexachloro-para-xylene: used against trematodes that parasitize outside the gastrointestinal tract;
- Praziquantel: has a wide range of applications and is used against many types of parasites.
Should I take antiparasitic pills as prevention?
If parasites are found in a family member, other people living with the patient in the same area should also undergo parasite treatment.Since preschool children are often infected with helminths and these parasites are transmitted very easily and quickly, parents have a completely logical question: whether preventive antiparasitic treatment should be implemented at a certain time interval.Another argument that parents use in favor of prophylaxis with antiparasitic drugs is the frequency of false negative results when scrapings are performed to detect helminthiasis.
Experts have not yet reached a consensus on this issue.Some scientists believe that prevention is not practical.They indicate that a person takes the medication today and becomes infected again tomorrow.
Doctors clearly indicate that measures must be taken to prevent parasitic infestation:
- strict personal hygiene;
- Wash your hands after walking, before eating, after visiting the toilet and other public places;
- Daily change of underwear (preferably in the morning).
If you follow the above recommendations, according to experts, prophylactic pills against parasites are not necessary.In addition, all of them have a toxic effect on the body, which means that they will negatively affect the child's health.However, doctors are not opposed to parasite prevention, such as eating pumpkin seeds or using other popular garlic recipes.
There is also an opposite point of view.Several experts insist that every six months the child should receive preventive treatment with anthelmintic medications (Pyrantel).They explain this need by the fact that the prevalence of pinworms in all preschool institutions is wide and the reliability of diagnostic methods is low.Furthermore, children can only more or less completely observe the rules of personal hygiene until they are 4-6 years old.
If the analysis does not reveal the presence of parasites in the child's intestines, but he is haunted by night itching in the anus, periodic abdominal pains and nausea occur, then the scraping should be repeated exactly in the morning, when the night itching is especially intense.The analysis should be done at least 3 times, every other day and after 14 days.Only in this case can you expect to obtain a reliable result.
Preventive use of drugs against parasites is possible for the following indications:
- Frequent contact with the ground (playing in a sandbox or living in a rural area);
- Pets available;
- Accommodation of a child in hostels and orphanages;
- Frequent trips to exotic shores;
- His hobbies include hunting, fishing, beach volleyball or soccer, etc.
Antiparasitic medications during pregnancy.
Parasites most often affect the body of a person with a weakened immune system.The period of waiting for a child is a huge burden for a woman and helminthiasis often attacks her body.Antiparasite drugs have a teratogenic effect, so they should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.The damage caused by the activity of helminths turns out to be less pronounced than the side effects of this group of drugs.
The only approved drug is piperazine, which is used only as prescribed by a doctor.
Treatment of ascariasis: 1.5-2 g 2 times a day for two days in a row.
Treatment of enterobiasis: 1.5-2 g for 5 days, after a 7-day break the course is repeated.
It is possible to avoid the toxic effects of medications in the treatment of enterobiasis if you carefully observe personal hygiene and treat underwear with steam or boiling water.
Rules of personal hygiene - prevention of self-infection:
- Hand disinfection after going to the bathroom and changing underwear;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after contact with animals;
- Processing and washing of vegetables and fruits, herbs.
Antiparasitic pills for children and adults.
Levamisole
The drug has an anthelmintic and immunomodulatory effect.It should be prescribed with caution in childhood and at a dose of 150 mg Dekaris is completely prohibited for children.
Indications: infection by pinworms, roundworms, necator, hookworms, intestinal eels, whipworms, toxoplasmosis, trichostrongylosis.
The drug is not prescribed to children under 3 years of age, women during lactation and patients with drug-induced agranulocytosis.
Adults take a single dose of 150 mg.
Children weighing 10 to 20 kg and 3 to 6 years are prescribed 0.5 or a whole 50 mg tablet.
Children weighing 20-30 kg are prescribed 1 or 1.5 50 mg tablets.The child's age is 6 to 10 years old.
Children weighing 30-40 kg are prescribed 1.5 to 2 50 mg tablets once.The child's age is 10 to 14 years old.
The medicine should be taken after meals with water.The course can be repeated after 14 days.
After taking the drug, side effects may occur, including: sleep disturbances, dyspeptic disorders, headaches, dizziness, seizures and sensation of one's own heartbeat.After 14 to 35 days of taking the drug, encephalopathy and allergic reactions may develop.
Pirantel
The drug is prescribed for necatoriasis, ascariasis, hookworm, enterobiasis and trichuriasis.Pyrantel can be used to treat ascariasis and enterobiasis in childhood.
- 120 mg for ages 0.5 to 2 years;
- 250 mg for ages 2 to 6 years;
- 500 mg for ages 6 to 12 years;
- 750 mg for adults;
- 1 g for those whose weight exceeds 75 kg.
The calculation is based on 10 mg/kg.Pirantel should be taken once a day, in the morning, immediately after breakfast.
After 2-3 weeks the course should be repeated.If a patient is diagnosed with a mixed parasitic infestation, the drug is prescribed for three days at a dose of 10 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/kg/day.
Side effects of taking Pirantel: digestive disorders, loss of appetite, skin reactions (hives and rash), neurological disorders (headaches, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, hearing impairment, confusion, paresthesia), increased body temperature.
Pyrantel is contraindicated for use in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, with myasthenia gravis;should be taken with caution in case of liver failure.In tablet form, Pirantel is not prescribed to children under three years of age.
mebendazole
Medicines are prescribed for nematodiasis, ascariasis, hookworm, trichuriasis, trichinosis, taeniasis and mixed helminthiases.Medications are prescribed to patients with echinococcosis if surgery is not possible.
Reception of mebendazole is contraindicated in ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, liver failure, during pregnancy and lactation and in children under 3 years of age.
Adults and children over 3 years old are prescribed the drug once a day in a dose of 100 mg to eliminate enterobiasis.
Adults and children over 3 years old are prescribed the drug 2 times a day in a dose of 100 mg to eliminate mixed helminthiasis.The course of treatment is 3 days.
For the treatment of echinococcosis, adults and children over 14 years of age are prescribed 500 mg of the drug twice a day for three days.Then 500 mg three times a day for another three days, followed by 1000-1500 mg three times a day for another three days.The duration of the course can be up to 6 weeks and sometimes up to 2 years.
For the treatment of trichinosis, 300 mg of the drug is prescribed three times on the first day, 300 mg 4 times a day on the second day and 500 mg three times a day from the 3rd to the 14th day.
The entire family must undergo therapy.For 3 days it is necessary to take 100 mg of the drug in the morning and in the evening.
Side effects: allergies, neutropenia, dyspeptic disorders, glomerulonephritis, hair loss.