Parasitic diseases account for a large proportion of human morbidity and mortality, and doubtlessly contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality among all animal populations as well. In this sense, parasitic disease is an important ecological force shaping the biosphere.
Traditional medicine depends on drugs to kill the parasites; they may give temporary relief, but that is more likely to harm the digestive processes and create other complications. Naturopathy, on the other hand, aims at strengthening the intestines so that they can purge themselves of the parasites. The stools of a child suspected to be suffering from threadworms could be examined visually: in some cases they would be found sticking to the anus of the child.
Cold compresses and mudpack applied from the navel to the pubes can also help in the initial stages of the treatment. Juice of garlic could also be taken recourse to since it kills the parasites without harming the patient.
Round worms, are the giant worms present in the intestines that cause the disease known as ascariasis. It is found in almost all the countries. These worms are off-white in color, are long and thick and are most frequently seen in children. Eggs produced by them are passed in stools. When children play in the soil contaminated with the eggs, they are easily transferred to the mouth via dirty fingers, particularly by children living under unhygienic conditions.
There are three most commonly used herbs to get rid of such organisms. These herbs are wormwood, common sloves, and black walnut hull. Wormwood is a known tonic and it aids in improving the stomach's functions and normalizing one's appetite. Black walnut hull and common sloves are two herbs usually used to expel different types of intestinal worms. So when you buy colon cleansing of parasites medicines, check these three herbs in the ingredient list.
Some herbs like common sloves, wormwood and walnut black are mostly used to eradicate the parasites. Wormwood improves the digestion and steadies the appetite; it is a very good tonic. Walnut and sloves are used to remove colon worms. Therefore these 3 herbs are a must for parasitic cleansing of the colon. Herbs like senna give relief from constipation, but these short treatments are not advisable for long-term use, as the body tends to depend on them for normal bowel movement.
Colon cleansing of parasites should be done immediately if abdominal pains becomes rampant, as these are symptoms of the presence of roundworms in the body. Aside from that, roundworms are also known to cause dry hair and skin, acnes, rashes, and other skin problems. In the worst cases, it may even cause death.
Pumpkin seed oil can be used to get rid of intestinal parasites without any side effects at all; there is no restriction of administration for children or women. Though it should be taken for at least a fortnight, results are almost immediate. One or two hours after taking the pumpkin seed oil, take some castor oil or a laxative to increase bowel movement and start eliminating the parasites. The active substances have a paralyzing effect on the worms, they are not actually killed; therefore, it is good to follow the pumpkin seed oil with some powerful laxatives. You can mash 400 grams of pumpkin seeds and mix them with milk and honey until the composition reaches a puree consistency. Have it on empty stomach in the morning and follow it with castor oil a couple of hours later.
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By: blueaussies | 03-07-2008
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