Pumpkin seeds are used for worms in the same way as decades ago. This is a safe and environmentally friendly product that is hated by many types of common parasites. We need to understand in more detail: how pumpkin seeds work against helminths, how to prepare effective recipes with seeds, and what contraindications exist.
How pumpkin seeds work against worms
Treatment for parasites with pumpkin seeds is still common today. This natural anthelmintic has almost no side effects and allows you to get rid of uninvited guests as gently as possible and has a preventive effect. Medicines can be dangerous in the wrong hands, while colorful vegetable seeds can be taken even by children and pregnant women. But a logical question arises: why do pumpkin seeds help fight worms?
The fact is that raw seeds are covered on all sides with a slimy substance containing a special amino acid - cucurbitin (both carpyrrolidine and protein). This amino acid has a very strong anthelmintic effect and is not addictive to parasites. The higher the concentration of the substance, the more unbearable the environment for parasites. He can no longer eat as usual and tries to leave the body.
The maximum concentration of cucurbitin is in the mucus film that wraps the seed. Despite the fact that a certain percentage is contained in all parts, the film is a clear favorite, which is why the product is recommended to be eaten raw.In addition to the main desired effect, the seeds have a laxative effect, cleaning the intestines without damaging them. For this combination of qualities, pumpkin seeds have become a popular anthelmintic.
What worms are effective against pumpkin seeds?
Cucurbitin works well against many types of common worms of different sizes. It should also be noted that due to the laxative effect, dead or half-live worms are removed from the body before the intestines begin to digest them.
What parasites will help cleanse with pumpkin seeds?
- Roundworms or, conversely, nematodes. This is the most common type of human parasite. Pumpkin is effective against pinworms, trichinella, whipworms, and roundworms.
- Cestodes or tape parasites. Cattle or pig tapeworms, as well as broad tapeworms.
- Trematodes, also called flukes. Pumpkin seeds will help in the fight against liver fluke, Giardia, and Siberian fluke.
Treatment for parasites with pumpkin seeds is only effective against the worms listed above. If the test reveals another species, then the seed is most likely useless.
Who is not suitable for seed treatment and the nuances you need to know
At first glance, it seems that such a simple and familiar product is suitable for everyone, without exception. But there are some small limitations:
- People who are overweight need to be more careful;
- Gastritis with high acidity is also a reason to avoid self-medication with seeds;
- Gastrointestinal disorders, such as obstruction or stone formation, are contraindicated due to the laxative effect of cucurbitin;
- Allergy sufferers or hypersensitive people should be careful with the seeds.
Regardless, you shouldn't get too carried away with pumpkin seeds against worms. Moderation is important in relation to any product, especially those used for treatment.
How to use pumpkin seeds
This product is not dangerous for children and adults, but it is important to know how to take pumpkin seeds against parasites so that the desired effect is achieved without any complications. There are many recipes and ways of using seeds that make every day of treatment as fruitful as possible. Moreover, compared to treatment with tablets, the risk of being poisoned by the toxin of worm decomposition is much lower.
The best way to prepare seeds for children
In the quantity and method of taking pumpkin seeds for worms for children depends, first of all, on age. The most approximate dosage is as follows:
- If the child is 5 to 7 years old, then a maximum of 150 grams can be given daily;
- Children aged 8-10 years, which means the daily dose increases to 200 grams;
- If the child is 11 or 12 years old, a maximum of 250 grams;
- Adult doses of pumpkin seeds are available for children from the age of 13.
To treat parasitic children with seeds, you can use the recipe for adults given below, but you must adjust the dose using a kitchen scale or a special measuring tool.
Pumpkin seed milk for the treatment of worms in children
It is more effective to treat children under 5 years of age not to use seeds in their usual form, but a kind of "milk". It is easily obtained from seeds. To make the idea a reality, you need to grind or grind a glass of beans in a coffee grinder (grinder). The resulting powder is poured into two glasses of boiling water and heated in a water bath with low heat for 1. 5-2 hours.
After warming up, the container with the mixture is sealed and wrapped well for 12-15 hours until it cools. After that, the contents should be filtered well and left for 30-60 minutes. The oil that accumulates on the surface should be collected and drained, and milk should be given to the child on an empty stomach. After a week you need to repeat everything again, and if necessary, another week.
How to treat pregnant women with pumpkin seeds: recipes with milk
Pregnancy is the most important period in most women's lives. At this time, it is very important to monitor your own health carefully. Most anti-helminth drugs are strictly prohibited for pregnant and lactating women, which cannot be said about pumpkin seeds. Infection with helminths is very undesirable for pregnant women, but if the situation occurs, one of the proven recipes will help.
A glass of crushed pumpkin seeds and mixed with a glass of milk. The whole mixture is pureed with a blender or through a meat grinder again. The cocktail can be slightly sweetened, but it is better not to give the helminths a chance to enjoy snacks and drink them instead of breakfast. After two hours, you need to drink a little castor oil (no more than 2 tablespoons) to achieve a laxative effect.
The procedure must be repeated after a week, then after another, to avoid re-infection by the remaining eggs and larvae still alive in the body.
Grandma's recipe for adults against worms
The listed recipe for worms with pumpkin seeds is easy to prepare, and the product itself tastes good and is loved by many. Most people like to click these seeds, not suspecting that at the same time they are doing an excellent preventive cleaning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Basic recipe.100 seeds are eaten during the day on an empty stomach (for example, 50 in the morning before meals, 50 before dinner, likewise on an empty stomach). The seeds should be raw, and before going to bed you should take 2 tablespoons of castor oil. It is good to mix the seeds first with honey. Duration - 5 days, and must be repeated after 2 weeks. If you treat children in this way, it is important not to overdo it with honey (depending on age) and first grind the seeds into porridge. For children, the intake can be further divided into half (25 pills each), it is only important to take them before meals (at least 60 minutes before).
- Garlic and pumpkin seeds.This recipe is considered doubly effective due to the fact that parasites are no less afraid of garlic than pumpkin seeds. 200 grams of raw seeds are lightly fried and mixed with chopped garlic (5 cloves). Everything is crushed and infused for 10-12 hours. You need to eat one tablespoon of the mixture before eating (3 hours before). A spoon a day is enough, it is not forbidden to take another spoon at night.
- Dill and pumpkin seeds.Pumpkin seeds are crushed and mixed with dill in a ratio of 1: 1. The whole mixture is poured with boiling water until covered. The container is wrapped and allowed to cool, then filtered and drunk on an empty stomach. Treatment plan: 3 times a day, 7 days a week. After 2 weeks, it is better to repeat the treatment.
Is it healthier to take pumpkin seed oil while treating worms?
Everyone knows that parasites not only live in the human body, but also take advantage of it, destroy it. The main disadvantage of their presence in the body is considered to be a large release of toxins that poison the blood. In second place is mechanical damage due to damage to the mucous membrane of the body. The presence of worms in the body causes the appearance and deterioration of ulcers, inflammatory processes, and erosion.
Damage affects not only the intestines, but also other organs, as the larvae move throughout the body. In most cases, the eggs enter and develop into adults in the intestine. But the larvae travel through the bloodstream to any part of the body.
The concentration of cucurbitin in pumpkin oil is several times higher than the concentration in seeds or pulp. Therefore, it is more recommended to take oil. But, before using the oil, it is important to visit a specialist to identify the type of helminths and possible contraindications. We have stated above that cucurbitin is not effective against all types of parasites, so an accurate analysis is important.
If the test is normal and the treating specialist is not against home treatment, then treatment with pumpkin seed oil is justified. There is no universal cure against the entire mass of parasites, although modern research by parasitologists has gone a long way. The ideal and 100% successful treatment consists of an integrated approach, including medication.
Pumpkin oil treatment plan:
- Ingestion.To drive away uninvited guests, it is recommended to take a teaspoon of the product three times a day. The dose for children and adults is the same, and the duration of treatment is ten days. But, ideally, it is advisable to do an enema at the same time.
- Enema therapy.A good effect is considered to be the introduction of 25 ml of undiluted pumpkin oil every day before going to bed. You should try to keep it in the rectum until you wake up. It takes 6-8 hours for the oil given by enema to take full effect. The course of treatment is at least ten days.
- Preventive methods.Experts recommend knowing not only how to take pumpkin oil for worms, but also how to use it to prevent disease. Consuming one teaspoon of oil for a week is enough to cleanse the body. It is better to carry out prophylaxis every 2 months. Then, if infected again, the larvae will not have time to grow and harm the body.
Important:During treatment with pumpkin seeds or oil, it is important not to overeat. The diet must be very strict, otherwise the cucurbitin will not be effective, and the parasite will have the opportunity to avoid death by eating the undigested part of the food.
Treatment side effects and strict contraindications
The treatment method described is 100% natural, but its use should be moderate and agreed with the attending physician. Otherwise, you can easily injure yourself or make your condition worse.
It is important to know before starting treatment with seeds or oils that, in addition to their antiparasitic effect, they have a strong choleretic and laxative effect. In this case, use should be careful (sometimes prohibited altogether) for those who suffer from stone formation or acute constipation.
Pumpkin seeds help fight worms quite effectively, but they affect the amount of urine due to the fact that they are enriched with potassium. Therefore, the list of contraindications is expanded by those who suffer from kidney, urinary, and ureteral diseases.
In case of the following problems that may arise when taking the product for treatment, indicating an overdose (seeds are rich in zinc, phosphorus and vitamins), use should be limited:
- Dizziness and vomiting;
- Severe diarrhea that threatens dehydration and is not the mild laxative effect of the seeds;
- Tachycardia (a feeling that the heart freezes or races);
- Problems with urination: pain, pain in the bladder or kidneys, burning when urinating, etc. );
- The appearance of rashes on the body.
Any adverse reactions occur relatively rarely, but still need to be aware of them. Basically, pumpkin or seed oil has a good effect on the body.
Conclusion
This article will help you take pumpkin seeds correctly for worms; simple recipes were relevant in the past and saved the whole family from parasites even when medicine was limited, and either there was no medicine at all, or it was too difficult to get medicine. Taking seeds or oil not only protects the body from helminths, but also fights fungal flora and heals damaged intestines. The oil envelops and regenerates thanks to its structure and high vitamin A content.
By taking medicine carefully and carefully, observing your condition, you can not only get better, but also not harm your own body.
It is quite difficult to accidentally overdose on seeds, which cannot be said about drugs from the pharmacy. Accidental errors in dose calculation can cause severe poisoning. However, treatment with seeds is a long process that requires patience, while pharmaceutical drugs only require one or two applications.