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→❌ Chinese herbal medicines [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Herbal_Medicine]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triphala Triphala]. This is an Ayurvedic herbal formula combining three myrobalans: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica/Terminalia bellerica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). The latter two of these are reported to be anthelminthic, but they also have laxative properties, and this latter characteristic, rather than actual wormkilling ability, may be the source of any ‘anthelminthic’ effects. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triphala Triphala]. This is an Ayurvedic herbal formula combining three myrobalans: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica/Terminalia bellerica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). The latter two of these are reported to be anthelminthic, but they also have laxative properties, and this latter characteristic, rather than actual wormkilling ability, may be the source of any ‘anthelminthic’ effects. | ||
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==== ❌ Chinese herbal medicines used to treat intestinal worms: ==== | |||
* Bing Lang (Semen arecae). Used against roundworms and flukes. | * Bing Lang (Semen arecae). Used against roundworms and flukes. | ||