Combat Intestinal Parasites With These 5 Home Treatments

To combat parasites effectively it is convenient to follow the doctor’s recommendations and stop consuming irritating foods, such as fats and sugars, as they can aggravate the inconvenience.

Intestinal parasites or worms are organisms that they can cause many health problems when they manage to take refuge in the intestine. They are generally of the protozoan type, such as the Giardia lambia , but they can also be worms like tapeworms or tapeworms.

Its entry into the body can occur through contact with contaminated food, water and some types of insects.

Although it is often thought that this type of infection only occurs in areas where there are precarious living conditions, the truth is that it can affect anyone when certain conditions exist, such as poor cleaning and cooking of food, for example.

The World Health Organization estimates that about 2 billion people have or have had intestinal parasites .

What symptoms characterize intestinal parasite infection?

In case a person has contracted the intestinal parasite infection, they may experience various symptoms: stomach upset and pain, listlessness, tiredness, swollen abdomen, diarrhea, foul-smelling or light colored stools (alternating with episodes of constipation) , gas, hunger, craving for sugar, among others.

Dr. Jorge Horacio Espíndola, from the Universidad del Nordeste, in Argentina, explains that the first symptoms may be diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.

In addition, it warns that in extreme and prolonged cases cramps, seizures and, in the long term, symptoms of malnutrition may be experienced.

Dr. Espíndola recommends that if a person becomes infected by parasites, the whole family should be dewormed. Above all, because they may have eaten the same food and the parasite may be in the gestation process. Also parasites or their eggs can be easily transmitted through the environment.

When a diagnosis of intestinal parasite infection is received, it is essential to pay attention and follow the doctor’s instructions. Beyond taking the prescribed medications, it will be equally important to improve lifestyle habits and, above all, to take care of your diet.

Home treatments for intestinal parasites

Here we share some of the home remedies or treatments that, according to popular wisdom, can contribute to relief in case of intestinal parasite infection.

It is important to note that none of them have a scientific basis, so it is not proven that they are effective in relieving symptoms or eliminating parasites as such.

Therefore, they are simply drinks that can be taken as a supplement, within a balanced diet, according to the needs of the body.

1. Lemon and mint

The infusion of lemon and mint helps with digestion after a main meal. It also complements hydration and, according to beliefs, it can also support the treatment of intestinal parasites.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of mint (20 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• The juice of 1 lemon
• Salt (optional)

Preparation

• Add the tablespoons of mint to a cup of hot water and let it steep for 8 to 10 minutes.

• Pass the liquid through a strainer and add the juice of a lemon and a pinch of salt.
• Consume it 2 times a day until the infection is controlled.

2. Grated coconut water

Coconut water is another of the natural drinks that is recommended to supplement hydration in case of intestinal parasites.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of coconut water (250 ml).
• 1 piece of grated coconut.

Preparation

• Grate the coconut and let it soak in a glass of warm water for an hour.
• Process in the blender until smooth.
• Serve and drink.

3. Castor oil and soy

According to popular beliefs, the soy drink combined with a little castor oil could contribute to the treatment of intestinal parasites.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of unsweetened soy drink (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of castor oil (10 ml)

Preparation

• Put the soy drink to heat a little in the microwave.
• Mix it with a tablespoon of castor oil.
• Serve and drink.

* Remember that sugar “feeds” parasites, therefore, you should avoid sugary foods and drinks. 

4. Tomato juice with salt and black pepper

Tomato juice with salt and black pepper is another of the natural drinks that is proposed as a supplement to the diet for patients with intestinal parasites. Its benefits are attributed mainly to the lycopene of the tomato and the piperine of the black pepper.

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 ripe tomatoes
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste)

Preparation

• Wash the tomatoes well. Cut them into slices. You don’t need to discard the seeds or the skin.
• Put all the ingredients in the blender glass and process them until you get a homogeneous drink.

5. Garlic and honey

The mixture of garlic and honey produces a sweet syrup with a touch of “spiciness” that, according to popular wisdom, can support the treatment of intestinal parasites.

Ingredients

• 6 cloves of garlic
• ½ cup of honey (170 g)

Preparation

• Chop the garlic cloves into small slices, or crush them in a mortar and pestle.
• Incorporate it in a glass jar and cover it with the half cup of honey.
• Let it concentrate for 3 days and proceed to use it.

Is it good to only take remedies against intestinal parasites?

It is recommended that you always consult with your doctor before consuming these (or other) home remedies, in case any of them are not the best option for your case. This way you will avoid interactions and adverse reactions.

Keep in mind that home remedies or treatments are NOT a substitute for the treatment prescribed by the doctor. In any case, the most advisable thing would be to consume them as a supplement to the diet (as long as the health professional authorizes it).

Last (but not least), r Remember to always clean food well, especially meat, fish, shellfish, vegetables and greens, before consuming it.