How to Get Rid of Intestinal Parasites: Symptoms and Home Remedies

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on November 4, 2016

What is Intestinal Parasitic Infestation

Intestinal parasitic infestation is very common in small children. But this condition may affect anyone of any age group. Intestinal parasites are the microscopic organisms that pollute the gastrointestinal tract of both animals and humans. These parasites Are transmitted from one human being to others through infected feces. They get inside the guts through the mouth while eating or drinking contaminated food or water It also may spread through unwashed hands and direct contact with the infected soil. Improperly cooked food may also be a source of these parasites. Parasitic infection if not treated well at the time may even be life threatening.

Intestinal Parasitic Infestation

Intestinal infestations may be caused by two types of parasites such as protozoa and helminths. Pinworms, roundworm, thread worms and tapeworms are common helminths.

What are the Symptoms of Intestinal Worm Infestation

These parasites live inside yout guts and feed on the food you eat. Thus, they steal the nutrition and thus cause malnutrition. Also, these worms pass feces that being acidic harm your digestive system and cause indigestion, acidity, nausea, loose motions, anemia and other gastric problems. Intestinal worms are really very disgusting and uncomfortable health condition. Common symptoms caused due to these parasites are a headache, loose motions, pain in the joints, fever, chest pain, sweating, loss of hair, dark circles, hunger pains, sweating, and chest pain.

How to Get Rid of Intestinal Parasites: Symptoms and Home Remedies

But no need to get worried after reading this big list of symptoms as it is very easy to control as well as get rid of intestinal parasites. Your doctor may recommend you conventional drugs to get rid of these parasites. But along with killing these parasites, these medicines also kill the good bacteria of the body and causes digestive problems. So if your symptoms are not so severe you may try some of the below-mentioned home remedies.

10 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Intestinal Parasites

1.Carrots-

Carrots works wonders to eradicate thread worms. For this try to eat carrots or drink its juice every morning empty stomach. Make sure not to add sugar or artificial sweetener to the juice. Have breakfast at least after an hour of having it.

Benefits of Carrot Juice

2. Garlic-

If you or your kids is irritated by the itching caused inside the anus due to intestinal worms try garlic. Garlic is antiseptic and antimicrobial and is very effective in treating the intestinal parasitic infection. Crush a few garlic cloves to make a paste. Mix it with a pinch of vaseline and apply around the anal area. This will kill the eggs of the parasite and will also lessen the itching. Also eat 2 to 3 cloves of raw garlic every day to get rid of these parasites.

Garlic

3.Onion-

Being rich in sulfur onion possess effective anti-parasitic properties. It can even eliminate tapeworms and thread worms. It also promotes the digestion and keeps the gut healthy. You may eat raw onion salad or add it to your cooking. But the best results you will get on drinking 2 teaspoons of onion juice daily every morning for about 14 days.

Onion

4. Pumpkin Seeds-

Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, amino acids, and cucurbitane. All these compounds help in eliminating the intestinal worms. Just eat a handful of pumpkin seeds daily for a few weeks. The best way to take them is to grind the seeds, make a paste and take them with water.

Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

5.Ginger –

The medicinal value of the ginger is very high. If you want to get rid of intestinal parasites chew a piece of raw ginger every morning. Make sure to chew the ginger for a long time before finishing it. Repeat this for 2 weeks.

Ginger

6. Epazote-

This is a very popular herb that is found in central and south America. It not only eliminates the intestinal worms, but also removes flatulence. Soak this herb for a few hours. Now grind it and have it.

7. Pineapple-

The digestive enzymes present in the pineapple also flushes out the parasites. Eat fresh pineapple or have fresh pineapple juice daily.

Fresh pineapple

8. Lime water-

Squeeze a lemon in a glass of water. Drink this every morning empty stomach. It will keep your digestive system clean and also flushes away the parasites.

Lemons

9. Coconut-

coconut is anti-parasitic and is very useful in expelling any kind of intestinal worms. Ground coconut and take a tablespoon of it in the morning with the breakfast. After 2 to 3 hours add 6 teaspoons of castor oil to a glass of warm milk and drink it.

10. Tomatoes-

Tomato contains anti-parasitic enzymes. So to get rid of intestinal parasites, eat raw tomatoes every morning empty stomach.

These were the only home remedies, we know to get rid of the intestinal parasites. If you know some more do share with us.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.

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