Herbal Teas to Kill Parasites
When parasites enter the body, they can often cause symptoms like fatigue, nausea and pain in the stomach. Prescription medicines can rid the body of these impurities, but there are also several herbs taken in tea form that will eliminate parasites, like flukes and roundworms. Many of these herbs possess other healing properties as well.
Cramp Bark Tea
Cramp bark is an herb often taken in tea form that can treat female problems like irritability and cramps associated with the menstrual cycle. The herb is hailed as a stomach cramp remedy in Russia, and helps to flush parasites from the body's intestinal system 1. In addition to killing parasites, cramp bark can lower blood pressure and treat colds and coughing. Some cramp bark teas also include pumpkin seed extract, another anti-parasite herbal supplement that stunts the growth of intestinal worms. According to the University of Maryland, eating pumpkin seeds is an effective way to get rid of parasites 1.
Peppermint Tea
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Peppermint tea is effective in treating intestinal parasites, and is also an herbal remedy for cramps and bloating 1. Peppermint also aids the salivary glands during the digestion process, and helps to relieve individuals suffering from bowel ailments. While peppermint has powerful antibacterial properties and can rid the body of parasites and other toxins, it's best to consult a physician before drinking the herb tea on a regular basis, as taking conventional antifungal medications along with peppermint could cause toxic effects that intensify sickness.
Fennel Seed Tea
Fennel is a perennial herb ground into a tea; it is rich in potassium, zinc and vitamin C. Fennel tea can kill worms in the intestines and is also a natural treatment for diarrhea. According to The Brightest Hub website, fennel tea can also rid the body of infections like conjunctivitis, or pink eye 4. The tea will also act as a diuretic and flush excess liquid from the body, which includes toxins like parasites or worms. Fennel tea is an appetite suppressant, so some individuals use fennel along with other herbs or supplements for weight loss.
- Fennel is a perennial herb ground into a tea; it is rich in potassium, zinc and vitamin C. Fennel tea can kill worms in the intestines and is also a natural treatment for diarrhea.
- The tea will also act as a diuretic and flush excess liquid from the body, which includes toxins like parasites or worms.
Hyssop Tea
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Hyssop contains a hormone that makes the body more resistant to disease and can stop parasites from doing further damage in the body. The evergreen herb can be ground into a tea and is even mentioned several times in the Bible for its cleansing and purging properties. The tea has a minty flavor, and, aside from eliminating parasitic worms from the stomach, is an herbal remedy for fever blisters and bronchitis. Hyssop also helps to relieve anxiety and calm the nerves, and rids the body of phlegm and harmful fluids.
- Hyssop contains a hormone that makes the body more resistant to disease and can stop parasites from doing further damage in the body.
- The tea has a minty flavor, and, aside from eliminating parasitic worms from the stomach, is an herbal remedy for fever blisters and bronchitis.
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- Z Health Info: Parasites
- Falcon Blanco: Parasite Killing Herbs
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