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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amine_oxidase Amine oxidase] (also known as diamine oxidase, DAO and histaminase). This enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of histamine, is produced by the body and found in high concentrations in the digestive tract and placenta. It has therefore been suggested[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/883903308332292/?comment_id=883916171664339&offset=0&total_comments=2&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] that it is unlikely to be harmful to helminths, although there are not yet any reports to confirm this. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amine_oxidase Amine oxidase] (also known as diamine oxidase, DAO and histaminase). This enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of histamine, is produced by the body and found in high concentrations in the digestive tract and placenta. It has therefore been suggested[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/883903308332292/?comment_id=883916171664339&offset=0&total_comments=2&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] that it is unlikely to be harmful to helminths, although there are not yet any reports to confirm this. | ||
* ❌ [https://atrantil.com/ Atrantil] contains three active botanicals: M. balsamea Willd (peppermint) leaf extract, quebracho extract and conker tree extract. While ⚡'''peppermint oil''' has proved to be a problem for some hosts of human helminths (see | * ❌ [https://atrantil.com/ Atrantil] contains three active botanicals: M. balsamea Willd (peppermint) leaf extract, quebracho extract and conker tree extract. While ⚡'''peppermint oil''' has proved to be a problem for some hosts of human helminths (see [[#Peppermint|peppermint]] reference), it is possible that the leaf extract may be worm-safe. However, quebracho extract has been shown to effectively reduce worm burdens in sheep. [http://www.fao.org/docs/eims/upload/agrotech/1905/R7424%20(04)%20Embu%20proceedings.pdf] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_pollen Bee pollen]. One hookworm host has reported[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11152] that eating small amounts of this has had no obvious adverse effect on this worms. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_pollen Bee pollen]. One hookworm host has reported[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11152] that eating small amounts of this has had no obvious adverse effect on this worms. | ||
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* ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine Taurine] is an organic acid that occurs naturally in food, especially seafood and meat (in which form it is no threat to helminths) but it is also produced synthetically and included in a number of products such as health drinks. In this form, it has been linked to a number of [http://www.healthiertalk.com/dangers-taurine-commonly-found-energy-drinks-0996 health problems], and has consequently been banned in some countries. It has also been shown to have anthelminthic effects, but only against a non-therapeutic helminth [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23832642 in mice]. | * ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine Taurine] is an organic acid that occurs naturally in food, especially seafood and meat (in which form it is no threat to helminths) but it is also produced synthetically and included in a number of products such as health drinks. In this form, it has been linked to a number of [http://www.healthiertalk.com/dangers-taurine-commonly-found-energy-drinks-0996 health problems], and has consequently been banned in some countries. It has also been shown to have anthelminthic effects, but only against a non-therapeutic helminth [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23832642 in mice]. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc Zinc] is said to inhibit the proliferation of intestinal parasites by stimulating various aspects of the immune system in the digestive tract that counteract parasites. In one animal study[http://jn.nutrition.org/content/130/5/1412S.full] the rodent nematode worm, H. polygyrus, was found to be better able to survive in mice which had been deliberately made deficient in zinc. Those who claim that zinc is an effective antiparasitic in humans suggest a dosage of 15-50 mg per day, but several helminth hosts have taken supplements containing this amount of zinc, in some cases continuously, without issue. One hookworm host takes 10 mg on alternate days, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/930029970386292/?comment_id=930318850357404&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D],[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/930029970386292/?comment_id=930807120308577&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] another has taken 15 mg zinc gluconate or zinc picolinate daily for several years, while yet another has taken 23 mg zinc gluconate/citrate plus 18.75 mg zinc acetate daily, and previously took 30mg zinc picolinate daily, | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc Zinc] is said to inhibit the proliferation of intestinal parasites by stimulating various aspects of the immune system in the digestive tract that counteract parasites. In one animal study[http://jn.nutrition.org/content/130/5/1412S.full] the rodent nematode worm, H. polygyrus, was found to be better able to survive in mice which had been deliberately made deficient in zinc. Those who claim that zinc is an effective antiparasitic in humans suggest a dosage of 15-50 mg per day, but several helminth hosts have taken supplements containing this amount of zinc, in some cases continuously, without issue. One hookworm host takes 10 mg on alternate days, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/930029970386292/?comment_id=930318850357404&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D],[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/930029970386292/?comment_id=930807120308577&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] another has taken 15 mg zinc gluconate or zinc picolinate daily for several years, while yet another has taken 23 mg zinc gluconate/citrate plus 18.75 mg zinc acetate daily, and previously took 30mg zinc picolinate daily[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/930029970386292/?comment_id=943449092377713&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D], all without any adverse effect on their worms. However, ❌[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_oxide%23ZnO_nanostructures zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs)] have [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26177503 shown strong anthelmintic potential, in vitro], against at least one helminthic parasite encountered in veterinary medicine. Zinc oxide nanoparticles are already in use in sunscreens, cosmetics and some food products (in spite of the fact that they an can cause DNA damage), but the amounts in these applications may be too small to harm helminths. | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_A Vitamin A]. Supplementation with this vitamin has no adverse effect on helminths [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25127885] but a vitamin A deficiency may reduce colonisation by worms. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24458645] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_A Vitamin A]. Supplementation with this vitamin has no adverse effect on helminths [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25127885] but a vitamin A deficiency may reduce colonisation by worms. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24458645] | ||
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* ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asafoetida Asafoetida] has been used as an anthelminthic in traditional medicine in several parts of the world [ | * ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asafoetida Asafoetida] has been used as an anthelminthic in traditional medicine in several parts of the world [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/] but there has only been one report to date of its use by someone hosting therapeutic helminths, and this user says that he hasn’t noticed any ill effect on his hookworms after occasionally consuming foods that list asafoetida as an ingredient. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper Black pepper] (Piper nigrum). This is often used as an ingredient in proprietary parasite cleanses due to its established antiparasitic effects. It could therefore have an adverse effect on human helminths, though this is likely to be dependent on the dosage and on the form taken. So, while use of the whole spice in small quantities as a condiment is unlikely to present a problem, taking medicinal quantities of black pepper may harm helminths. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper Black pepper] (Piper nigrum). This is often used as an ingredient in proprietary parasite cleanses due to its established antiparasitic effects. It could therefore have an adverse effect on human helminths, though this is likely to be dependent on the dosage and on the form taken. So, while use of the whole spice in small quantities as a condiment is unlikely to present a problem, taking medicinal quantities of black pepper may harm helminths. | ||
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* ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_pepper Chili pepper] (chile, chilli). While this is used worldwide as a treatment of certain parasites, and has been demonstrated effective against fascioliasis in animals, evidence that chili might be a problem for therapeutic helminths is lacking, and one hookworm host has been reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892904287432194/?comment_id=892912737431349&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] to have eaten a HUGE amount of chile during 4 years as a worm host, without any obvious adverse effect on his colony. | * ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_pepper Chili pepper] (chile, chilli). While this is used worldwide as a treatment of certain parasites, and has been demonstrated effective against fascioliasis in animals, evidence that chili might be a problem for therapeutic helminths is lacking, and one hookworm host has been reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892904287432194/?comment_id=892912737431349&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] to have eaten a HUGE amount of chile during 4 years as a worm host, without any obvious adverse effect on his colony. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon Cinnamon] is antimicrobial, as well as being claimed to be effective against parasites, including some parasitic worms, and it appears in lists of ingredients in proprietary parasite cleansing products. The main antimicrobial component of cinnamon is cinnamaldehyde, and this is most concentrated in cinnamon essential oil and cinnamon oleoresins (solid resin extracts produced using solvents) which can be very high in cinnamaldehyde. Forms containing somewhat less | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon Cinnamon] is antimicrobial, as well as being claimed to be effective against parasites, including some parasitic worms, and it appears in lists of ingredients in proprietary parasite cleansing products. The main antimicrobial component of cinnamon is ⚡[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamaldehyde cinnamaldehyde], and this is most concentrated in cinnamon essential oil and cinnamon oleoresins (solid resin extracts produced using solvents) which can be very high in cinnamaldehyde. Forms containing somewhat less cinnamaldehyde are raw cinnamon, and cinnamon tinctures which are dissolved in alcohol and about half the strength of raw cinnamon. As cinnamaldehyde is steam-volatile and not water soluble, aqueous extracts of cinnamon should contain less of this substance, and dehydrated/powdered extracts (the form most likely to be encountered in dietary supplements) may contain little, if any at all, so should be less of a threat to helminths. Generally, the stronger the taste, the more cinnamaldehyde is likely to be present. Whilst there has been one report of someone with helminths relapsing after taking an unspecified supplement containing cinnamon, the raw spice should be [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/8799 safe for use in cooking]. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove Clove] (Syzygium aromaticum/Eugenia caryophyllus). Clove oil, which was used traditionally to kill intestinal worms and is claimed to anesthetize fish, contains several powerful antimicrobial agents. While one of these, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenol eugenol], is claimed to be anthelminthic, its use didn't produce any loss of benefit in one helminth host who applied it liberally to a dry socket following a difficult tooth extraction, and this was in spite of swallowing and breathing eugenol and a related compound called guaiacol. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove Clove] (Syzygium aromaticum/Eugenia caryophyllus). Clove oil, which was used traditionally to kill intestinal worms and is claimed to anesthetize fish, contains several powerful antimicrobial agents. While one of these, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenol eugenol], is claimed to be anthelminthic, its use didn't produce any loss of benefit in one helminth host who applied it liberally to a dry socket following a difficult tooth extraction, and this was in spite of swallowing and breathing eugenol and a related compound called guaiacol. | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia Acacia]. Also known as thorntree, whistling thorn, or wattle. One example of this genus of shrubs and trees, ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_mollissima Acacia mearnsii], previously known as Acacia molissima) contains tannin extracts that have been found to have an [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377840107003641 anthelmintic effect] on Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis in lambs. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia Acacia]. Also known as thorntree, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistling_thorn whistling thorn], or wattle. One example of this genus of shrubs and trees, ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_mollissima Acacia mearnsii], previously known as Acacia molissima) contains tannin extracts that have been found to have an [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377840107003641 anthelmintic effect] on Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis in lambs. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_lebbeck Albizia lebbeck]. Alcoholic extracts of the bark of Albizia lebbeck have shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so extracts of the bark may also have an adverse effect on other helminths. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_lebbeck Albizia lebbeck]. Alcoholic extracts of the bark of Albizia lebbeck have shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so extracts of the bark may also have an adverse effect on other helminths. | ||
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* ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_sativus Crocus sativus]. Also known as autumn crocus and saffron crocus, this plant is best known for the spice saffron, which is produced from parts of the plant's flowers. Two important bioactive compounds of Crocus sativus (crocin and safranal), and some semi-synthetic derivatives of safranal, have been found to be [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25766747 effective against some types of parasite] (Helicobacter pylori, the malaria parasite, plasmodium, and Leishmania). However, there have been no reports about their possible effects on therapeutic helminths. | * ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_sativus Crocus sativus]. Also known as autumn crocus and saffron crocus, this plant is best known for the spice saffron, which is produced from parts of the plant's flowers. Two important bioactive compounds of Crocus sativus (crocin and safranal), and some semi-synthetic derivatives of safranal, have been found to be [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25766747 effective against some types of parasite] (Helicobacter pylori, the malaria parasite, plasmodium, and Leishmania). However, there have been no reports about their possible effects on therapeutic helminths. | ||
* ⚡ '''Curled/Curly Mint''' (Mentha spicata variety crispii/Mentha crispa/Mentha crispata). This cultivar of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spearmint Spearmint] (Mentha spicata), and close relative of Peppermint (Mentha piperita), may be effective against giardia and amoeba infections, and may have anthelminthic properties. It is listed[http://health.kernan.org/altmed/articles/intestinal-parasites-000097.htm] on one website under, “herbs that your health care provider might consider using to treat intestinal parasites.” | * ⚡ '''Curled/Curly Mint''' (Mentha spicata variety crispii/Mentha crispa/Mentha crispata). This cultivar of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spearmint Spearmint] (Mentha spicata), and close relative of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) (see [[#Peppermint|Peppermint]] reference), may be effective against giardia and amoeba infections, and may have anthelminthic properties. It is listed[http://health.kernan.org/altmed/articles/intestinal-parasites-000097.htm] on one website under, “herbs that your health care provider might consider using to treat intestinal parasites.” | ||
* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmodium_triflorum Desmodium triflorum]. Alcoholic extracts of Desmodium triflorum have shown ‘good’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so it’s extracts may also have an adverse effect on other helminths, possibly due to it containing a significant amount of a powerful psychedelic substance which might cause hookworms to lose their grip and be expelled. | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmodium_triflorum Desmodium triflorum]. Alcoholic extracts of Desmodium triflorum have shown ‘good’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so it’s extracts may also have an adverse effect on other helminths, possibly due to it containing a significant amount of a powerful psychedelic substance which might cause hookworms to lose their grip and be expelled. | ||
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* ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinacea Echinacea]. This is not a single plant but a genus containing several different species. In the case of medicinal products labelled as echinacea, these are likely to have been obtained from one or more of the following sources: E. purpurea, E. angustifolia or E. pallida. Such products may also be either extracts, or the expressed juice of, different plant organs (e.g., roots and leaves) resulting in different products having very different chemical compositions. However, there have been no reports of human helminths being harmed by taking any echinacea products. As the polysaccharides found in Echinacea purpurea roots have been [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26190752 shown to have anti-inflammatory effects], water extracts of these roots may be of benefit to helminth hosts who require a supplementary anti-inflammatory. | * ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinacea Echinacea]. This is not a single plant but a genus containing several different species. In the case of medicinal products labelled as echinacea, these are likely to have been obtained from one or more of the following sources: E. purpurea, E. angustifolia or E. pallida. Such products may also be either extracts, or the expressed juice of, different plant organs (e.g., roots and leaves) resulting in different products having very different chemical compositions. However, there have been no reports of human helminths being harmed by taking any echinacea products. As the polysaccharides found in Echinacea purpurea roots have been [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26190752 shown to have anti-inflammatory effects], water extracts of these roots may be of benefit to helminth hosts who require a supplementary anti-inflammatory. | ||
* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epazote Epazote]. See Wormseed. | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epazote Epazote]. See [[#Wormseed|Wormseed]]. | ||
* ⚡ [http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceterach_officinarum Erba ruggine] (Ceterach officinarum) is listed[http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Worms--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Medicine] on one website under, “Herbals that may kill and expel worms.” | * ⚡ [http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceterach_officinarum Erba ruggine] (Ceterach officinarum) is listed[http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Worms--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Medicine] on one website under, “Herbals that may kill and expel worms.” | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyssopus_officinalis Hyssop] (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaf contains an essential oil with antiseptic properties that has been claimed to have anthelminthic effects, but, if eaten as a herb, hyssop is unlikely to harm helminths. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyssopus_officinalis Hyssop] (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaf contains an essential oil with antiseptic properties that has been claimed to have anthelminthic effects, but, if eaten as a herb, hyssop is unlikely to harm helminths. | ||
* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipecac Ipecac], syrup of. Alkaloids in ipecac, including | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipecac Ipecac], syrup of. Alkaloids in ipecac, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emetine emetine], are reported to kill several types of parasite, particularly amoebae, but also pinworms and tapeworms, although the amounts needed to produce these effects in humans are generally high and can lead to severe side effects. Emetine and the somewhat safer form, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydroemetine Dehydroemetine], are usually reserved for rare cases of people infected with amoebae who are not cured by using anti-amoeba drugs. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniper Juniper] (Juniperus communis) is a very effective natural antibiotic which is also said to have deworming properties, notably against liver fluke, and is used to treat worm infestations in animals. Juniper is also used as the primary flavouring in gin, but there have been no reports of any harm coming to helminths as a result of drinking gin. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniper Juniper] (Juniperus communis) is a very effective natural antibiotic which is also said to have deworming properties, notably against liver fluke, and is used to treat worm infestations in animals. Juniper is also used as the primary flavouring in gin, but there have been no reports of any harm coming to helminths as a result of drinking gin. | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemongrass Lemongrass] (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil has shown [http://www.academia.edu/3999135/Evaluation_of_in_vitro_anthelmintic_activity_of_Cymbopogon_citratus_lemon_grass_extract anthelminthic activity against earthworms]. However, one individual has consumed lemongrass tea [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/ without adverse effect] on her hookworm or whipworm colonies. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemongrass Lemongrass] (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil has shown [http://www.academia.edu/3999135/Evaluation_of_in_vitro_anthelmintic_activity_of_Cymbopogon_citratus_lemon_grass_extract anthelminthic activity against earthworms]. However, one individual has consumed lemongrass tea [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/ without adverse effect] on her hookworm or whipworm colonies. | ||
* ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice Liquorice/licorice], the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/798992926823331/?comment_id=799022316820392&offset=0&total_comments=2] taking “lots” of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) with no ill effect on his worms. Liquorice extracts may be useful as an adjunctive therapy [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26383911 for psoriasis, for colitis] and possibly other autoimmune diseases, but excessive consumption of liquorice containing glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150302081147.htm may not be wise]. The World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum for liquorice is 2 mg/kg. | * ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice Liquorice/licorice], the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/798992926823331/?comment_id=799022316820392&offset=0&total_comments=2] taking “lots” of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deglycyrrhizinated_licorice deglycyrrhizinated licorice] (DGL) with no ill effect on his worms. Liquorice extracts may be useful as an adjunctive therapy [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26383911 for psoriasis, for colitis] and possibly other autoimmune diseases, but excessive consumption of liquorice containing glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150302081147.htm may not be wise]. The World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum for liquorice is 2 mg/kg. | ||
* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippia_nodiflora Lippia nodiflora]. Alcoholic extracts of this have shown ‘good’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so these extracts may also have an adverse effect on other worms. | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippia_nodiflora Lippia nodiflora]. Alcoholic extracts of this have shown ‘good’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424], so these extracts may also have an adverse effect on other worms. | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handroanthus Pau D’arco] (Handroanthus). Also known as poui and ipê. The root bark has antiparasitic effects. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handroanthus Pau D’arco] (Handroanthus). Also known as poui and ipê. The root bark has antiparasitic effects. | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint Peppermint] (Mentha piperita, aka M. balsamea Willd) is used as an ingredient in some antiparasitic preparations. Several helminth hosts have strongly suspected that peppermint oil killed their worms, and one found he could not establish a worm colony at all while taking peppermint oil. Even eating a lot of peppermints [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/948433751879247/?comment_id=948595591863063&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D caused a return of disease symptoms] for one hookworm host. However, a number of others, who have used peppermint oil as a treatment for IBS, have noticed nothing untoward, and one subject has reported taking peppermint oil continuously without issue. Only the oil has been implicated. Eating ✅''peppermint leaves'', or drinking tea made from them, should not be a problem. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint Peppermint] (Mentha piperita, aka M. balsamea Willd) is used as an ingredient in some antiparasitic preparations. Several helminth hosts have strongly suspected that peppermint oil killed their worms, and one found he could not establish a worm colony at all while taking peppermint oil. Even eating a lot of peppermints [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/948433751879247/?comment_id=948595591863063&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D caused a return of disease symptoms] for one hookworm host. However, a number of others, who have used peppermint oil as a treatment for IBS, have noticed nothing untoward, and one subject has reported taking peppermint oil continuously without issue. Only the oil has been implicated. Eating ✅''peppermint leaves'', or drinking tea made from them, should not be a problem. | ||
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* ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypericum_perforatum St. John’s Wort] (Hypericum perforatum). Some of the chemical constituents of hypericum might conceivably have an adverse effect on helminths if taken in isolation (e.g., hyperforin has demonstrated some antibacterial properties, and hypericin has shown both antibacterial and antiviral activity), but the whole, powdered herb is unlikely to present a serious risk to human helminths. | * ❓ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypericum_perforatum St. John’s Wort] (Hypericum perforatum). Some of the chemical constituents of hypericum might conceivably have an adverse effect on helminths if taken in isolation (e.g., hyperforin has demonstrated some antibacterial properties, and hypericin has shown both antibacterial and antiviral activity), but the whole, powdered herb is unlikely to present a serious risk to human helminths. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_annua Sweet Annie] (Artemisia annua). Also known as sweet wormwood, sweet sagewort and annual wormwood. Both the herb and the pure form of its active ingredient, the sesquiterpene lactone, artemisinin, have been used traditionally to treat malaria and intestinal parasites. Artemisinin is a potent anthelminthic and has been shown to be effective against [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma schistosomes]. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_annua Sweet Annie] (Artemisia annua). Also known as sweet wormwood, sweet sagewort and annual wormwood. Both the herb and the pure form of its active ingredient, the sesquiterpene lactone, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisinin artemisinin], have been used traditionally to treat malaria and intestinal parasites. Artemisinin is a potent anthelminthic and has been shown to be effective against [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma schistosomes]. | ||
* ✅ [http://www.tancosan.com/tancosan-weerstand-ervaringen/weerstand-infectie/ Tancosan]. This herbal combination product is unlikely to be a problem at the recommended dosage, and this has been confirmed by one helminth host who has used Tancosan for over a 2 year period without any obvious adverse effect on her worms. | * ✅ [http://www.tancosan.com/tancosan-weerstand-ervaringen/weerstand-infectie/ Tancosan]. This herbal combination product is unlikely to be a problem at the recommended dosage, and this has been confirmed by one helminth host who has used Tancosan for over a 2 year period without any obvious adverse effect on her worms. | ||
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* ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctostaphylos_uva-ursi Uva-ursi]. (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). One of several related species referred to as bearberry, uva-ursi contains the glycoside [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbutin arbutin], which has antimicrobial properties. There are claims online that uva-ursi is also anthelminthic, but, so far, there have been no reports of its effect on therapeutic helminths. | * ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctostaphylos_uva-ursi Uva-ursi]. (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). One of several related species referred to as bearberry, uva-ursi contains the glycoside [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbutin arbutin], which has antimicrobial properties. There are claims online that uva-ursi is also anthelminthic, but, so far, there have been no reports of its effect on therapeutic helminths. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasaka Vasaka] (Justicia adhatoda). Also known as Malabar Nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda and Vasa. From the same family as Adhatoda zeylanica. The leaves (which contain vasicine, an alkaloid with significant antimicrobial activity), root, bark, fruit, and flowers are all said to help in removing intestinal parasites. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasaka Vasaka] (Justicia adhatoda). Also known as Malabar Nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda and Vasa. From the same family as Adhatoda zeylanica. The leaves (which contain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasicine vasicine], an alkaloid with significant antimicrobial activity), root, bark, fruit, and flowers are all said to help in removing intestinal parasites. | ||
* ✅ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus Vitex agnus-castus]. Also known as vitex, chaste tree, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, lilac chastetree and monk's pepper. One hookworm host has taken 1000 mg of dried vitex agnus castus each day for many months without any noticeable ill effect on her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/986939411362014/?comment_id=986984301357525&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | * ✅ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_agnus-castus Vitex agnus-castus]. Also known as vitex, chaste tree, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, lilac chastetree and monk's pepper. One hookworm host has taken 1000 mg of dried vitex agnus castus each day for many months without any noticeable ill effect on her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/986939411362014/?comment_id=986984301357525&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | ||
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* ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodsorrel Woodsorrel] (Oxalis) has been reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/] as not being a problem for worm hosts when eaten as a food. | * ✅ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodsorrel Woodsorrel] (Oxalis) has been reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/] as not being a problem for worm hosts when eaten as a food. | ||
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* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphania_ambrosioides Wormseed] (Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides). Also known as epazote, goosefoot, Jesuit's Tea, Mexican Tea, Herba Sancti Mariae and paico. Wormseed is a traditional herbal remedy used in the tropics for expelling roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. The oil, leaves or whole plants can be used, but one study found that the powdered herb did not effectively eradicate hookworms, roundworms, or whipworms. | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphania_ambrosioides Wormseed] (Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides). Also known as epazote, goosefoot, Jesuit's Tea, Mexican Tea, Herba Sancti Mariae and paico. Wormseed is a traditional herbal remedy used in the tropics for expelling roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. The oil, leaves or whole plants can be used, but one study[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Studies+on+the+traditional+herbal+anthelmintic+Chenopodium+ambrosioides+L.:+Ethnopharmacological+evaluation+and+clinical+field+trials] found that the powdered herb did not effectively eradicate hookworms, roundworms, or whipworms. | ||
* ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_absinthium Wormwood] (Artemisia Absinthium). Also known as common wormwood, green ginger or grand wormwood, this herb was used traditionally as an anthelminthic. Other members of the genus, artemisia, that were traditionally used as anthelminthics include white wormwood ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_herba-alba Artemisia herba-alba]) and Eurasian wormwood (Artemisia cina) - commonly known as santonica, Levant wormseed, and wormseed. | * ❌ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_absinthium Wormwood] (Artemisia Absinthium). Also known as common wormwood, green ginger or grand wormwood, this herb was used traditionally as an anthelminthic. Other members of the genus, artemisia, that were traditionally used as anthelminthics include white wormwood ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_herba-alba Artemisia herba-alba]) and Eurasian wormwood (Artemisia cina) - commonly known as santonica, Levant wormseed, and wormseed. | ||
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* ✅ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketosis Ketosis] is a metabolic state in which most of the body's energy supply comes from ketone bodies in the blood. This state is often induced deliberately by fasting or the adoption of a low-carbohydrate diet as a intervention in various medical conditions. One commenter has suggested that ketosis should not be harmful to helminths because, like fungi, they have mitochondria so can metabolise fat and therefore utilise ketones as a food source, unlike bacteria and viruses which require carbohydrates to survive. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1077988932257061/?comment_id=1078025565586731&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] For more on keptogenic diets, see here[http://perfecthealthdiet.com/2011/02/ketogenic-diets-i-ways-to-make-a-diet-ketogenic/]. | * ✅ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketosis Ketosis] is a metabolic state in which most of the body's energy supply comes from ketone bodies in the blood. This state is often induced deliberately by fasting or the adoption of a low-carbohydrate diet as a intervention in various medical conditions. One commenter has suggested that ketosis should not be harmful to helminths because, like fungi, they have mitochondria so can metabolise fat and therefore utilise ketones as a food source, unlike bacteria and viruses which require carbohydrates to survive. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1077988932257061/?comment_id=1078025565586731&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] For more on keptogenic diets, see here[http://perfecthealthdiet.com/2011/02/ketogenic-diets-i-ways-to-make-a-diet-ketogenic/]. | ||
* ❓ [http://rifevideos.com/index.html Rife machines]. These devices are claimed to be capable of killing or "devitalizing" worms when set to 2,400 Hz. Therefore, assuming that they are able to do what is claimed (and this is a contentious issue) it would seem sensible to avoid this particular frequency if using these machines. | * ❓ [http://rifevideos.com/index.html Rife machines]. These devices are claimed to be capable of killing or "devitalizing" worms when set to 2,400 Hz. Therefore, assuming that they are able to do what is claimed (and this is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Rife contentious issue]) it would seem sensible to avoid this particular frequency if using these machines. | ||
* ✅ '''Steam'''. Saunas, hot tubs and hot baths do not harm helminths because the body's core temperature remains relatively constant while the skin sweats. | * ✅ '''Steam'''. Saunas, hot tubs and hot baths do not harm helminths because the body's core temperature remains relatively constant while the skin sweats. | ||
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