Pumpkin seeds are used for worms in the same way as a few decades ago. This is a safe, environmentally friendly product that many common types of parasites literally hate. We need to understand in more detail: how pumpkin seeds work against helminths, how to prepare an effective recipe with seeds and what contraindications there are.
How does pumpkin seed work against worms?
Treating parasites with pumpkin seeds is still common today. This natural anthelmintic has practically no side effects and allows you to get rid of uninvited guests more gently and has a preventive effect. Medicines can be dangerous in the wrong hands, while the seeds of colorful vegetables can be taken by children and pregnant women. But a logical question arises: why do pumpkin seeds help against worms?
The fact is that raw seeds are covered on all sides with a mucous substance that contains a special amino acid - cucurbitin (both carbopyrrolidine and protein). This amino acid has a really strong anthelmintic effect and is not addictive to parasites. The higher the concentration of the substance, the more intolerable the environment is for the parasite. He can no longer eat normally and tries to leave the body.
The maximum concentration of cucurbitin is in the mucous layer that envelops the seeds. Despite the fact that a certain percentage is contained in all parts, the film is the clear favorite, therefore 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 harming them.. For the combination of these qualities, pumpkin seeds have become a popular anthelmintic.
What worms are pumpkin seeds effective against?
Cucurbitin works well against many common types of worms of various sizes. It is also worth knowing that due to the laxative effect, dead or half-live worms are eliminated from the body before the intestines begin to digest them.
What parasites will the pumpkin seed cleanse help with?
- Roundworms or, alternatively, nematodes. This is the most common type of human parasite. Pumpkin is effective against tapeworms, trichinella, whipworms and roundworms.
- Cestodes or tapeworms. Beef or pork tape, as well as broad tape.
- Trematodes, also called flukes. Pumpkin seeds will help fight liver disease, Giardia and anthrax.
Treatment for pumpkin seed parasites may only be effective against these worms listed above. If the tests reveal another species, then the seeds are 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 ordinary product is suitable for everyone, without exception. But there are some small limitations:
- People who are overweight should 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 a contraindication due to the laxative effect of cucurbitin;
- Those who suffer from allergies or people with hypersensitivity should be careful with the seeds.
In any case, you should not get too carried away with pumpkin seeds against worms. Moderation is important with 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 to use the seeds that make every day treatment as fruitful as possible. Moreover, compared to treatment with tablets, the risk of being poisoned by the toxins of the worms' decomposition is much lower.
The best way to prepare seeds for children
In what quantity and how to take pumpkin seeds for worms for children depends, first of all, on age. The approximate dosage is as follows:
- If the child is between 5 and 7 years old, then a maximum of 150 grams per day can be given;
- Children 8-10 years old, which means that the daily dose increases to 200 grams;
- If the child is 11 or 12 years old, a maximum of 250 grams;
- The adult dose of pumpkin seeds is available for children from 13 years of age.
To treat a child for parasites with seeds, you can use the recipes for adults given below, but you must definitely adjust the dose using a kitchen scale or special measuring container.
Pumpkin seed milk for treating worms in children
It is much more effective to treat children under 5 years old by not using seeds in their usual form, but a kind of "milk". It is easy to get from the seeds. To realize the idea, you need to grind or grind a glass of seeds in a coffee grinder (blender). The resulting powder is poured into two glasses of boiling water and heated in a water bath over low heat for 1. 5-2 hours.
After heating, the container with the mixture is closed and tightly wrapped for 12-15 hours until it cools. Then, the contents should be well drained and left to stand for 30-60 minutes. The oil that has collected on the surface should be collected and drained and the milk 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: recipe with milk
The period of giving birth to a child is the most important period in the life of most women. At this time, it is extremely important to carefully monitor your health. Most anti-helminth drugs are strictly prohibited for pregnant and lactating women, which cannot be said about pumpkin seeds. Infection with helminths is extremely undesirable for pregnant women, but if the situation occurs, one of the proven recipes will help.
A glass of pumpkin seeds is crushed and mixed with a glass of milk. The whole mixture is pureed with a blender or again passed through a meat grinder. The cocktail can be sweetened a little, but it is better not to give the helminths the opportunity to eat a snack and drink it instead of breakfast. After two hours, you should drink a little castor oil (no more than 2 tablespoons) to achieve a laxative effect.
The procedure should be repeated after a week, then after another, to prevent re-infection from the remaining eggs and surviving larvae in the body.
Grandma's Recipes for Adults Against Worms
The listed recipes for worms with pumpkin seeds are easy to prepare, and the product itself tastes good and is loved by many people. 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, similarly, on an empty stomach). The seeds should be raw, and before going to bed you should take 2 tablespoons of castor oil. It is best to mix the seeds with honey beforehand. Duration - 5 days, and should be repeated after 2 weeks. If you treat a child in this way, it is important not to overdo it with honey (depending on the age) and first grind the seeds into a porridge. For children, the intake can be further divided in half (25 seeds each), it is only important to consume them only 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 minced garlic (5 cloves). Everything is crushed and infused for 10-12 hours. You should eat a large spoonful of the mixture before meals (3 hours before). One spoon a day is enough, it is not forbidden to take another spoon at night.
- Fennel and pumpkin seeds.Pumpkin seeds are crushed and mixed with fennel in a ratio of 1: 1. The whole mixture is poured with boiling water until it is covered. The container is wrapped and allowed to cool and then filtered and drunk on an empty stomach. Treatment schedule: 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 when treating worms?
Everyone knows that parasites not only live in the human body, but also take advantage of it, destroying 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 provokes the appearance and worsening of ulcers, inflammatory processes and erosions.
The damage affects not only the intestines, but also other organs, because the larvae travel throughout the body. In most cases, the eggs enter and develop into adults in the intestines. 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 advisable 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 already noted that cucurbitin is not effective against all types of parasites, so an accurate analysis is important.
If the tests are normal and the attending physician is not against home treatment, then treatment with pumpkin seed oil is justified. There is no universal remedy against all masses of parasites, although modern research by parasitologists has gone a long way. The ideal and 100% successful treatment consists of an integrated approach, including medications.
Pumpkin seed oil treatment plan:
- Swallowing.To repel uninvited guests, it is recommended to take a teaspoon of the product three times a day. The dose for children and adults is identical, and the duration of treatment is ten days. But, ideally, it is advisable to do enemas 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 administered through the 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 the disease. Taking 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 re-infected, the larvae will not have time to grow and damage the body.
Important:When treating with pumpkin seeds or oil, it is important not to overdo it. The diet must be very strict, otherwise cucurbitin will simply not be effective and the parasites will have the opportunity to avoid death by feeding on undigested parts of food.
Treatment side effects and strict contraindications
The described treatment methods are 100% natural, but their use should be moderate and agreed with the attending physician. Otherwise, you can easily injure yourself or make your situation worse.
It is important to know before starting the treatment with seeds or oil that in addition to the antiparasitic effect they have a strong choleretic and laxative effect. In this regard, use should be cautious (sometimes completely prohibited) for those suffering from stone formation or acute constipation.
Pumpkin seeds help against worms quite effectively, but they affect the amount of urination due to the fact that they are enriched with potassium. Therefore, the list of contraindications is expanded by those suffering from kidney, urinary and ureter diseases.
In case of the following problems that may appear when taking the product for treatment, indicating an overdose (the seeds are rich in zinc, phosphorus and vitamins), use should be limited:
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Severe diarrhea that threatens dehydration and is not the mild laxative effect of the seeds;
- Tachycardia (feeling that the heart is freezing or racing);
- Problems with urination: pain, feeling of pain in the bladder or kidneys, burning during urination, etc. );
- The appearance of rashes on the body.
Any negative reactions occur quite rarely, but it is still necessary to know about them. Essentially, oil or pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect on the body.
CONCLUSION
The article will help you get pumpkin seeds correctly for worms; simple recipes were important in the past and saved entire families from parasites even when medicine was scarce, and either there was no medicine at all, or it was very difficult to get medicine. Taking the 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.
Taking the medicine carefully and carefully, observing your condition, you can not only recover, but also not harm your body.
It is quite difficult to accidentally overdose on the seeds, which cannot be said about drugs from the pharmacy. An accidental error in the calculation of the dose can cause severe poisoning. However, treatment with seeds is a long process that requires patience, while a pharmaceutical drug only needs one or two applications.