Natural Parasites Detox.

12 Herbs That Kill Parasites Naturally

Parasites can be found in nearly 50% of the American population. These are foreign pathogens that make their way into our bodies through unclean water, shellfish, pork products and other forms of contaminated food. The most common internal parasites that humans are commonly dealing with include tapeworms, amoeba, protozoa,yeast, and pathogenic bacteria. Although there are some modern medical treatments available, many people are looking for ways to kill parasites naturally.

Fortunately, we now have enough information available to know what types of things parasites do not like. By following specifically designed protocols using natural compounds, parasites can be effectively removed from the body without doing extensive damage to the gut. As a result, you will likely feel greater energy, restored digestive function, and overall returning of vitality.

Symptoms

Parasite infection can cause many unpleasant symptoms. Depending on the type of parasite, an infection can cause massiveinflammation, brain fog, digestive troubles, chronic fatigue, and much more.

Parasitic infections are an often overlooked, and yet critical, step in overcoming chronic health challenges. Especially in very stubborn cases where someone just cant seem to get well, this may be a missing link. Using various strategies and herbs to kill parasites can make a big difference in ones health.

Anti-Parasitic Herbs

Plants are under pressure from various insects and other parasitic lifeforms everyday. They have adapted by producing unique compounds that ward off these parasites. These compounds are typically bitter and astringent in nature and occur in tree barks, roots and the leaves of many naturalherbsand plants.

There are literally hundreds of different anti-microbial herbs so a consumer can get easily confused trying to find which will work best. Through my research, I have found these 12 to be particularly effective to kill parasites and we have formulated unique products that contains clinical doses of some of these herbs.

Black Walnut

Black Walnut is a type of walnut that contains large amounts of a cytotoxic compound called juglone. Research on juglone has revealed the potential to fight bacteria such asS. aureus,Escherichia coli,Bacillus subtilis,Penicilliumsp.,Aspergillussp., andHansenulasp. as well as certain types offungi(1,2).

Additionally, black walnut acts as a mild laxative to help facilitate the elimination of dead microbes and waste products that would otherwise accumulate in the digestive tract.

Sweet Wormwood

Also known asArtemisia annua,sweet wormwood is an extremely bitter herb with properties that kill parasites. This powerful extract has also been shown to inhibit one of the most deadly malaria parasites,Plasmodium falciparum(3).

Some preliminary research also suggests that wormwood contains anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and immunoregulatory benefits as well (4). So using this to kill parasites andreduce inflammationin the gut can be very beneficial.

Garlic

Garlic may be one of the most traditional remedies to kill parasites and reducing unwanted microbes in the gut. It seems our research has caught up to our intuition with this one because garlic contains powerful broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites (5).

Additionally, garlic is a powerful source of nutrition that is great for the body in many ways. Although there are many beneficial compounds ingarlic, one called allicin is thought to provide much of its antimicrobial effects (6). In order to maximize allicin, it is best to eat fresh garlic that has been smashed or chopped.

Alternatively, you could also supplement with a concentrated garlic extract to help kill parasites.

Oregano

Oregano is not just great tasting on pizza, but may also be one of the most powerful antimicrobial substances we currently know of. It has been shown to have diverse activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Specificallyoreganoessential oil has been shown to effectively act on bacteria like MRSA that have become resistant to traditional treatments (7).

Finding solutions to antimicrobial resistance is key for human survival and oregano provides a promising one. It is one of the go to herbs to kill parasites and other unwanted microbes.

Tribulus:

Tribulus is a flowering plant that is renowned in southern Europe and the middle East. This herb was shown to have strong anti-microbial effects against 11 pathogenic microbes includingStaphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae,Escherichia coli,Proteus vulgaris,Serratia marcescens,Salmonella typhimurium,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Pseudomonas aeruginosaandCandida albicans (8).

A product we use with health coaching clients that are struggling with parasites as well as bacterial and yeast overgrowth isGI Clear. This product combines tribulus with sweet wormwood and black walnut as well as other powerful anti-microbial agents. You can check it outhere

Mimosa Pudica:

The list of health challenges that have historically benefited fromMimosa pudicais interesting and varied. Indian Ayuverdic medicine, a holistic system of health over 3,000 years old, prescribes Mimosa for a variety of health remedies including dysentery, leprosy, jaundice, asthma, uterine problems, blood diseases, fatigue and more (9).

Mimosa pudica seeds consist of a very gooey, sticky fat-soluble material that adheres to everything and helps to support the entire intestinal tract. It is considered by many to be the best herbal treatment for worms and other larger parasites.

[NOTE: Contraindication: Because of its proven anti-fertility properties, Mimosa Pudica should never be consumed by a woman trying to become pregnant. Also, pregnant women should not consume Mimosa pudica.]

Neem:

Neem is a powerful anti-microbial that is classically used in the Eastern healing art called Ayurvedic Medicine. The compounds within neem that make it so effective include anti-fungals, anti-virals, gedunin, nimbin and nimbidin. Neem also contains the polyphenolic anti-oxidant compounds quercetin and B-sitosterol.

Nimbidin is the main compound that helps neem to kill bacteria and parasites. Gedunin is anti-viral and anti-malarial. Salannin and azadirachtin work to repel insects. These compounds are most highly concentrated in the oil and seeds, but active ingredients are also present in bark and leaves (10).

Grapefruit Seed

Grapefruit seed contains high amounts ofcitrus bioflavonoidsthat act as powerful antioxidants and anti-microbials. Specifically hesperidin, contained in grapefruit seed, may be largely responsible for its antimicrobial effects.

Studies have highlighted antibacterial and anti-fungal effects from this potent extract and, when combined with geranium, has even shown to effectively combat MRSA (an antibiotic-resistant strain of staph infection) (11).

Wormseed

Wormseed, also known asChenapodium ambrosides, is an uncommon herb with significant activity against fungi and certain bacteria. It has recently been investigated for its ability to fightH. Pyloriwhich is a common and tricky to fight bacterial infection that many people get (12).

Wormseed has also been investigated as a natural alternative to chemical bug sprays, food preservatives, and as a supplement to help prevent intestinal infections in livestock.

Vidanga:

The Ayurvedic herb Vidanga, otherwise called Embelia ribes, is a climbing shrub that has powerful anti-parasitic effects. One of the main compounds is embelin and its unique 2,5 isobutylmine salts as well as plant tannins and glycosides that have been reported to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-hemolith, analgesic and anti-oxidant activities (13).

This herb has also been shown to reduce the damaging effects of a bacterial wasteendotoxicproduct called lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS is a potent inflammatory agent and can trigger wide ranging inflammatory storms throughout the body including in the lungs where it can cause respiratory distress syndrome.

LPS is one of the main factors associated with die-off syndrome or the healing crisis people often encounter when trying to reduce bacteria, yeast and parasites in their gut.Studies show that the use of Vidanga significantly reduces LPS induced airway inflammation (14). This can be a powerful tool to help one reduce bad microbes and their toxic metabolites.

Passion Flower

Passion flower is an herb commonly used foranxietyrelief and relaxation. It contains a wide array of nutrients including alkaloids, phenols, glycoside flavonoids, and cyanogenic compounds that may contribute to its ability to help fight pathogens (15).

Additionally, passionflower is great for improvinginsomniasymptoms and promoting a sense of overall calmness. This is important because one of the most common symptoms I have seen people experience when they have parasitic overgrowth is insomnia. In particular, waking up between 1-3am and having trouble falling back asleep is a common issue people with parasites experience.

Clove

Cloves are one of the richest sources of antioxidants on the planet and they contain one of the most powerful anti-microbial agents in the herbal kingdom, known as eugenol. This compound impacts bad microbes in the gut but also get out into circulation and kill parasites and their larvae and eggs. It also has profound anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.

Clove essential oil or the dried herb helps protect against worms, amoebas, fungi, bacteria and viruses involved in things like malaria, cholera, scabies, dengue fever and tuberculosis (16). Clove is also very strong against H Pylori, which is a bacteria that can lead tostomach ulcerswhen overgrown in the stomach.