No one is immune to parasites. Traditional medicine offers various methods of struggle: infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs, simple recipes from available products, medicinal and cleansing enemas.
The most common parasites
| Helminths | Review | Localization |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm | round | in the small intestine, in its lower part |
| Ascaris | round | at the beginning of the small intestine, liver, pancreas |
| Hairy head | round | in the small and large intestines |
| Fluke cat | flat flukes | in the liver, gall bladder, pancreas |
| Taxidermy larva | round | in muscles, liver, heart, lungs, eyes, brain |
| Echinococcus | tape | in the liver and lungs |
| Pork, beef tapeworm | tape | in the small intestine |
Symptoms of infection
Roundworms appear quickly, 2-3 days after infection, the general condition worsens, other species can be detected only after 2-3 weeks or more. If a representative has settled in the human body, it will live in peace for a long time and will remain unnoticed. It can harm if it has grown (wide band - from 2 meters).
Itching in the anus, usually at night, signals the appearance of pinworms. Some types of worms develop pathogenic microflora, secrete toxic substances, cause diarrhea, blood in the urine.
The early stage of infection with roundworm species is characterized by deterioration of health, fever, dysfunction of the liver, spleen; increase in size of lymph nodes.
Gut stage:
- indigestion and stools, pain in the intestines;
- nausea, loss of appetite;
- lethargy, drowsiness, irritability.
The late stage is characterized by coughing, suffocation; if the internal organs are damaged - bleeding.
Flatworms (acute form):
- fever, weakness, fatigue;
- allergies, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain;
- abdominal distension, 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, headache, shortness of breath, sudden weight loss, mild skin rashes and epileptic seizures may occur. When it enters the brain, it causes coma and even death.
Methods of infection
- Soil (earth) contains parasite eggs. Therefore, everything that grows in the garden should be washed thoroughly with running water. Animals that walk in the yard can carry helminths.
- In case of contact from a sick person or animal.
- Flies visit latrines and livestock habitats, then sit on the dining table, the bread, the plates, the plate of food; they leave parasite eggs there.
- Raw fish, undercooked meat.
- water. Open a fresh water tank or well.
- Insect bite.
How to retire as an adult
Carrot
The most effective prophylactic agent 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 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. Only affects adults. May cause allergies.
pumpkin seeds
Delicious medicine. Suitable in any form: raw, dried, fried, baked, decoction or tea, with sugar, butter, honey.
Pumpkin seeds crushed in a blender are diluted with cold boiled water. Add honey to taste. Eat on an empty stomach for an hour. A cleansing enema follows. Excess leads to gastritis.
Linseed infusion
The infusion is prepared as in the previous recipe, poured with boiling water, infused for 5-6 hours with periodic stirring. To treat ascariasis, add cloves (10%). Contraindications: large doses (over 6 tablespoons per day) cause the formation of hydrocyanic acid. The use of this drug for a long period of time provokes the appearance of problems: constipation, bloating, etc.
You can also use flaxseed. To prepare it, take one tablespoon of flaxseed and boil it in 300 ml of water for about half an hour on low heat. The medicine is drunk half an hour before meals three times a day, 100 ml.
Flaxseed jelly is another very powerful remedy for various types of helminths for children and adults. To prepare it, one 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. The finished jelly should be drunk 100 ml before meals for 30 minutes. Children can be given 50 ml of therapeutic jelly. The course of treatment for intestinal parasites is 7-10 days. If helminths are localized in the lungs, liver or gall bladder, then you can take this medicine 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 suppresses putrefactive processes in the intestines. Garlic is added to the milk seasoned in Esmarch's cup, a worm enema is made. These treatments are not suitable for people suffering from gastric ulcer, gastritis, nephritis (kidney disease), cirrhosis of the liver.
Onion
A powerful tool in the fight against worms. Tincture of onions for alcohol or vodka: pour finely chopped onions with alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 1, infuse for 2 weeks. Contraindications: onion allergy.
Walnuts
Preventive: purifies, strengthens the immune system. Able to get rid of worms in 3 days. Eat 10-15 nuts throughout the day, chewing them thoroughly, on an empty stomach before meals. Contraindications: see garlic, individual intolerance.
Herbs
Vratiga - has a pronounced anthelmintic and anti-giardiasis effect. The substances contained in it, such as thujone, paralyze the parasites despite their defense mechanisms. Ascaris cannot 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. It should be taken 30 minutes before a meal.
Wormwood. It has been used to treat 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, wormwood tincture on alcohol is used, which should be taken 3 times a day before meals.
yellow flowers. Its decoction is one of the most powerful means for the treatment of giardiasis. Method of preparation: one teaspoon of celandine leaves is poured with a glass of boiling water. Leave in a water bath for up to 20 minutes. Then let it sit and cool for 1 hour. Strain the broth and take a third of a glass before meals.
Using an enema
The enema is produced quickly, cleanses of toxins and toxins, is practically harmless, effective against all types of parasites and normalizes the work of the intestines. A warm solution is poured into Esmarch's cup and rises to a height of 1 meter. Before inserting the tube into the intestine, the tip is lubricated with petroleum jelly.
The man lies on his left side and pulls his knees up. The tube is placed rectally. Make sure 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 mites and pinworms. Babies can be offered treatment with juices, vegetable oil, medicinal herbs (wormwood, chamomile, tansy). If the child gets sick, all family members should undergo preventive treatment, take advantage of the advice of specialists.
Treatment during pregnancy
Not particularly different from the usual. The means used in the treatment of pregnant women should be gentle, less toxic and not cause irritation. With timely treatment of 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, interacting with animals and before eating;
- cleanliness in the premises;
- pet health care.
Conclusion
Leading doctors and researchers note that more than half a million cases of infection with helminthic invasions are registered annually, more than 85% in children. That's a huge number! Larvae and emerging forms of parasites pose a particular danger. Unlike the adult worm, which has settled in a certain place in the body, these forms grow and develop, move, then settle in the organs, injure the membrane and disrupt their functions.