Parasites and Worms

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Parasites and Worms JoAnn Guest

Sep 10, 2009 10:04 PDT

 

Parasites and Worms

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Pinworms, tapeworms, and roundworms are parasites existing in the

intestinal tract.

The three most common types of worms found in the

body are: the thread or seat worms (Oxyurix vermicularis), the

roundworm (Ascares lumbricoides--lumbrici), and the tapeworm

(Taeince-taenia solium, Bothriocephalus latus).

 

There are other less-common worm types that enter the body, such as hookworms

(Ancylostoma duodenal, Nectar Americanus)

and those of unclean pork

(Trichinella spiralis), which thrive upon various conditions of

filth and degeneration. [HHH p.124]

 

 

Symptoms

Restlessness at night, picking the nose, gritting the teeth, itching

at anus, dry cough, etc. Worms sometimes cause spasms, fits or

convulsions. [HHH p.124]

 

 

Cause

Poor diet, poor hygiene, and constipation are usually the problem.

Worms are found when the stomach is deranged from eating improper

foods. Worms are the effect. The cause of the worms is improper diet-

-the lack of wholesome foods (do not use processed or refined foods)

and heavy mucus and starchy food intake.

 

To work on the effect and rid the body of worms is like killing the

flies and leaving the garbage--which has attracted them--in the same

foul condition. [HHH p.124]

 

 

Herbal Aids

Pumpkin Seeds: A simple herbal aid for a mild case of worms is to

use pumpkin seeds (Cucurbitaceae). It is best when fresh seeds are

used. To make the infusion, steep one ounce of crushed seeds for

fifteen to twenty minutes in a pint of boiling hot water.

 

Dosage: One teacupful or more (up to one pint daily), six days a

week for one to three weeks. Also eat one to two ounces of the

pumpkin seeds each day. [HHH p.124]

 

Another " Seed " Aid is to Combine the Following:

 

1 part pumpkin seeds, crushed (Cucurbitaceae)

1 part watermelon seeds, crushed (Citrullus vulgaris)

1 part cucumber seeds, crushed (Cucumis sativus)

 

Dosage: Take one pint of emulsion (two ounces of seeds triturated in

honey and distilled water) in doses at two hour intervals; or take

one to two tablespoons of the crushed seeds in honey, syrup, etc.,

in three doses at two hour intervals.

The patient should fast during this treatment, then take an

appropriate cathartic several hours after the last dosage such as

senna tea or preferably the lower bowel formula [Fen LB]. Use this

procedure at least three days in a row. [HHH p.124]

 

One of our Favorite Worm Formulas is as follows:

1 part pink root powder (Spigelia marilandica)

1 part burdock root powder (Arctium lappa)

1 part black walnut leaves powder (Juglans nigra)

1 part male fern powder (Dryopteris Felis mas)

1 part pomegranate root bark powder (Junies granatum)

1 part wormwood powder (Artemisia absinthium)

1 part lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

 

Dose: Mix the above herbal powders together and give the child 1/2

teaspoon of the powder in sorghum molasses or honey. Take each

morning and night for three days. On the fourth day, drink one cup

of three parts senna tea and one part peppermint tea, wait two days

and repeat, two times. [HHH p.124]

Start feeding the child Dr. John R. Christophers " Mucusless Diet "

with plenty of whole, uncracked, presoaked, low-heated grains.

 

Also, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By using this procedure we

are getting to the cause, cleaning it up so there will be no

recurrence. Be sure the child drinks at least one ounce of steam

distilled water daily for each pound of body weight--32 pounds, then

32 ounces of distilled water, 100 pounds of body weight, 100 ounces,

etc.

 

In addition to the above deworming procedures, some herbalists claim

it is good to insert a peeled button of garlic into the rectum each

night, six days a week, rest one day and repeat six days a week for

several months (or, give crushed garlic enemas).

 

This will strengthen the bowel area, cut infections down, aid

hemorrhoid area, and assist in discouraging worms. Keep the bowel

area clean always if you want a healthy happy child. [HHH p.125]

 

Traveler's Companion Intestinal Syrup: Dr. Christopher's Herbal Aid

for Eliminating Intestinal Parasites: (worms, etc.) This combination

of wormwood, American wormseed, tame sage, fennel, male fern, and

papaya is to help act as a vermifuge (a combination that will cause

expulsion of worms from the body) and/or a vermicide (herbal agent

that destroys worms in the body). Recommended dosage is to take one

teaspoon each morning and night for three days. On the fourth day

drink one cup of senna and peppermint tea (1/2 and 1/2). Rest two

days and repeat two more times. [HHH p.189]

 

Vegetarian Diet: Consider now the ways a vegetarian diet is better:

 

It conserves food for a hungry world

It is free from parasites and most food-poisoning microbes.

It is free from animal diseases, such as tuberculosis and cancer.

It makes for stronger bones.

It supplies plenty of protein without being in wasteful excess.

It is free from hormones, antibiotics, and much of the pesticides

that are in meat.

It does not require the slaughter of other creatures.

It is conducive to healthy arteries.

It is more economical.

It is more likely to supply sufficient vitamins and minerals. "

(Woolsey, 1974, p. 72) [NL 2-6]

 

 

Chaparral: According to Edward L. Card, N.D., of Mexico, chaparral

has the ability to stimulate the liver and the intestines to clean

out the toxic debris from the human system. The hydrochloric acid

produced by most people's stomachs is sufficiently strong to wipe

out parasites and their larvae. However, many folks have pockets of

old garbage in their intestines from years of indiscriminate eating

of pastry, sugar, and greasy foods. Here is where chaparral can be a

great aid.

 

The antiseptic resin of chaparral's leaves can help the organs to

remove those pockets of toxic material where parasites have enjoyed

their residence for perhaps many years. As soon as the garbage and

filth is removed from the intestines, the parasites have no choice

but to evacuate the clean premises and look elsewhere for their

lunch. [NL 3-4]

 

Walnut: More recently some have found the walnut to be effective

against intestinal parasites by taking two to three ounces of walnut

oil each evening for three days. [NL 5-1]

 

Hazelnut: The ancients considered the hazelnut to be the most

wholesome and nourishing of any other shell fruit. The hazelnut is

the best digested of all oil-bearing fruits. It is used to destroy

intestinal parasites by taking one tablespoonful of the oil in the

morning for two weeks. [NL 5-1]

 

Garlic: Give 10-30 drops of the fresh juice or 1 teaspoon of garlic

syrup. [sNH p.100]

 

Wormwood: Round worms (vermifuge). Take 2 fluid ounces to 1 teacup

of the infusion night and morning, or take the dosage night and

morning and an active cathartic every 2nd or 3rd morning; or take

10 - 30 grains of powder night and morning, followed by an

appropriate cathartic as indicated; ... This will clean the worms

from the stomach and leave it toned up. [sNH p.108]

Dr. Shook's Anthelmintic vermifuge: See formula using tansy,

wormwood, santonica and German camomile. [sNH p.108]

 

Round Worms (vermifuge): See formula using wormwood, rue and peach

leaves. [sNH p.109]

 

Worm Powder (all types of worms): See formula using male fern, senna

and jalap. [sNH p.112]

 

Round Worms: See formula using American worm seed or Jerusalem oak,

pink root and manna. [sNH p.116]

 

Red Oak: Pin worms. Drink 1 cupful of the infusion 3 times daily.

[sNH p.139]

 

Hyssop: Give the tea 3 times daily before meals. [sNH p.232]

 

Southernwood: Worms (children). Give 1 teaspoonful of the powder

(seed or herb) in molasses morning and evening; a strong decoction

is excellent worm medicine, but it is nauseous and bitter. [sNH

p.204]

 

Juices: Garlic, onion, pomegranate, apricot. [NL 3-5]

 

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