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Herbal Glossary | Medicinal Glossary | Herbal Preparations | Ayervedic Formulas | Chinese Formulas WormsContents:Definition | Causes | Symptoms | Treatment | Nutrients
DefinitionWorms are parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract. Common
in children, the types of worms include: tapeworms, threadworms, hookworms,
pinworms, or roundworms. CausesImproper disposal of human waste, walking barefoot on contaminated
soil, and ingestion of the eggs or larvae from uncooked or partially
cooked meat. SymptomsThey cause loss of appetite and loss
of weight, diarrhea, anemia,
colon disorders, and rectal itching. Worm infestation also causes
poor absorption of essential nutrients. Because the worms tend to
come outside of the anus in the warmth of the bed, check this area
of the child after going to sleep if you suspect worms. TreatmentAn old folk remedy: cut up an onion and soak it for There are many herbs that kill worms. Check with the doctor about
prescription medications to kill the worms. NutrientsGarlic capsules, HerbsBack to Top RecommendationsPersonal hygiene is important. If you scratch the anus, the worm eggs can be transmitted to anything that is handled. Use sodium chloride (table salt), a heavily salted diet, for children
with pinworms for one to two weeks. Use areca nut (betel nut) for
tapeworm. Drink male fern (aspidium) in a tea three times daily. Pinkroot,
wormseed, and wormwood are good for all types of intestinal worms.
Eat black walnut extract, pumpkin and sesame seeds, fig juice or figs,
and chaparral tea or tablets on an empty stomach Do not eat meats that are not fully cooked or meats that are left out of the refrigerator for too long. Avoid pork until the disorder is corrected. For severe infestation use high colonics. Children should be under a doctor's care. Children get roundworms more than other types. Because of the associated
nutritional deficiency, one must take large amounts of all supplements.
A well-balanced diet is important.
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Back to Eden
, by Jethro Kloss; Back to Eden Publishing Co., Loma Linda, CA 92354, Original copyright 1939, revised edition 1994
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