Pumpkin seeds are used for worms in the same way as several decades ago. This is a safe and environmentally friendly product that many common types of pests 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 exist.
How pumpkin seeds work against worms
Treating pests with pumpkin seeds is still common today. This natural anthelmintic has practically no side effects and allows you to get rid of unwanted guests in the most gentle way and has a preventive effect. Medicines can be dangerous in the wrong hands, while the seeds of the colorful vegetable can also 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 very strong anthelmintic effect and is not addictive to parasites. The higher the concentration of the substance, the more unbearable the environment is for the parasite. He can no longer eat normally and tries to leave his body.
The maximum concentration of cucurbitin is in the mucous film that surrounds the seeds. Despite the fact that a certain percentage is contained in all parts, the film is clearly the favorite, which is why it is recommended to consume the product raw.In addition to the desired main effect, the seeds have a laxative effect, cleansing the intestines without damaging it. Due to the combination of these qualities, pumpkin seeds have become a popular anthelmintic.
Against which worms are pumpkin seeds effective?
Cucurbitin works well against many common types of worms of different sizes. It is also worth knowing that due to the laxative effect, dead or semi-live worms are eliminated from the body before the intestine begins to digest them.
Against which parasites can cleaning with pumpkin seeds be useful?
- Roundworms or, otherwise, roundworms. This is the most common type of human parasite. Pumpkin is effective against pinworms, trichinella, whipworms and roundworms.
- Tapeworms or tape parasites. Bovine or porcine tapeworm, as well as broad tapeworm.
- Trematodes, also called trematodes. Pumpkin seeds will help in the fight against liver fluke, Giardia and Siberian fluke.
Pest treatment with pumpkin seeds can only be effective against the worms listed above. If tests revealed another species, the seeds would most likely be useless.
Who is not suitable for seed treatment and what 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:
- Overweight people need to be more careful;
- Gastritis with high acidity is also a reason to avoid self-medication with seeds;
- Gastrointestinal disorders, such as obstructions or stone formation, are a contraindication due to the laxative effect of cucurbitin;
- Allergy sufferers or hypersensitive people should be wary of the seeds.
In any case, you shouldn't get too carried away with pumpkin seeds against worms. Moderation is important in relation to 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 complications. There are many recipes and ways to use seeds that make every day of care as fruitful as possible. In addition, compared to treatment with tablets, the risk of poisoning from toxins from decomposing worms is much lower.
The best way to prepare seeds for children
In what quantity and how to take pumpkin seeds for worms in children depends, first of all, on age. The most approximate dosage is as follows:
- If the child is between 5 and 7 years old, a maximum of 150 grams per day can be administered;
- Children aged 8 to 10 years, which means the daily dose increases to 200 grams;
- If the child is 11 or 12 years old, maximum 250 grams;
- The adult dose of pumpkin seeds is available for children aged 13 and over.
To cure a child from parasites with seeds, you can use the adult recipes given below, but you must definitely adjust the dosage using a kitchen scale or special measuring utensils.
Pumpkin seed milk for treating worms in children
It is much more effective to treat children under 5 years old not using seeds in their usual form, but some kind of "milk". It is easy to get it from seeds. To implement the idea, you need to chop 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 sealed and tightly wrapped for 12-15 hours until cooled. Afterwards, the contents must be filtered well and left to rest for 30-60 minutes. The oil that has collected on the surface should be collected and drained, and the milk should be given to the baby 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 pregnancy period is the most important period in the life of most women. At this time, it is extremely important to carefully monitor your health. Most anthelmintic drugs are strictly prohibited for pregnant and lactating women, which cannot be said about pumpkin seeds. Helminth infection is extremely undesirable for pregnant women, but if the situation arises, one of the proven recipes will help.
A glass of pumpkin seeds is crushed and mixed with a glass of milk. The entire mixture is blended with a blender or passed through a meat grinder again. The cocktail can be sweetened a little, but it is better not to give helminths the opportunity to have a snack and drink it instead of breakfast. After two hours you need to drink a little castor oil (no more than 2 tablespoons) to achieve a laxative effect.
The procedure must be repeated after a week, then after another, to prevent reinfection by the remaining eggs and larvae surviving 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. Most people like to click on these seeds, not suspecting that at the same time they perform excellent preventive cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Basic recipe.You eat 100 seeds 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 good to premix the seeds with honey. Duration - 5 days and must be repeated after 2 weeks. If you treat a child this way, it is important not to overdo it with honey (depending on age) and first grind the seeds into a porridge. For children the intake can be further halved (25 seeds each), the important thing is to consume them only before meals (at least 60 minutes before).
- Garlic and pumpkin seeds.This recipe is considered doubly effective because pests are no less afraid of garlic than pumpkin seeds. 200 grams of raw seeds are lightly fried and mixed with chopped garlic (5 cloves). Everything is crushed and infused for 10-12 hours. It is necessary to eat a heaped spoonful of the mixture before meals (3 hours before). One spoonful a day is enough, it is not forbidden to take another in the evening.
- Dill and pumpkin seeds.Pumpkin seeds are crushed and mixed with dill in a 1: 1 ratio. The entire mixture is poured with boiling water until covered. The container is wrapped and left to cool, then filtered and drunk on an empty stomach. Treatment plan: 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 while treating worms?
Everyone knows that parasites not only live in the human body, but also take advantage of it by 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 body's mucous membranes. The presence of worms in the body causes the appearance and worsening of ulcers, inflammatory processes and erosions.
The damage not only affects the intestine, but also other organs, because the larvae travel throughout the body. In most cases, eggs enter and develop into adults in the intestine. But the larvae travel through the bloodstream to any part of the body.
The concentration of cucurbitin in pumpkin oil is many times higher than the concentration in the seeds or pulp. Therefore, it is more advisable to take the 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 above that cucurbitin is not effective against all types of parasites, so careful analysis is important.
If the tests are normal and the treating specialist is not against home treatment, treatment with pumpkin seed oil is justified. There is no universal remedy against the entire mass of parasites, although modern research by parasitologists has gone far enough. The ideal and 100% successful treatment consists of an integrated approach, including medications.
Pumpkin Oil Treatment Plan:
- Ingestion.To ward off unwanted 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 bedtime. You should try to keep it in your rectum until you wake up. It takes 6-8 hours for the oil administered via an enema to have its full effect. The course of treatment lasts at least ten days.
- Preventive methods.Experts recommend knowing not only how to take pumpkin oil against worms, but also how to use it to prevent the disease. To purify the body it is sufficient to take a teaspoon of oil for a week. It is better to carry out prophylaxis every 2 months. So, if reinfected, the larvae will not have time to grow and damage the organism.
Important:During treatment with pumpkin seeds or oil it is important not to eat too much. The diet must be very strict, otherwise cucurbitin will simply not be effective, and parasites will have the opportunity to avoid death by feeding on undigested parts of food.
Side effects of treatment and severe contraindications
The described treatment methods are 100% natural, but their use should be moderate and agreed with the attending physician. Otherwise you could easily hurt yourself or make your situation worse.
It is important to know before starting treatment with seeds or oil that, in addition to their antiparasitic effect, they have a strong choleretic and laxative effect. In this regard, use should be prudent (sometimes completely prohibited) for those who suffer from stone formation or acute constipation.
Pumpkin seeds help against worms quite effectively, but they affect the amount of urination because they are enriched with potassium. Therefore, the list of contraindications is expanded by those who suffer from kidney, urinary and ureteral diseases.
In case of the following problems that may occur when taking the product for treatment, indicating an overdose (the seeds are rich in zinc, phosphorus and vitamins), use should be limited: 
- Nausea and vomit;
- Severe diarrhea that threatens dehydration and is not the mild laxative effect of the seeds;
- Tachycardia (feeling that the heart is freezing or pounding);
- Problems with urination: pain, feeling of pain in the bladder or kidneys, burning while urinating, etc. );
- The appearance of rashes on the body.
Any adverse reactions occur quite rarely, but you still need to know about them. Basically, pumpkin oil or seeds have a beneficial effect on the body.
Conclusion
The article will help you correctly take pumpkin seeds against worms; Simple recipes were important in the past and saved entire families from parasites even when medicines were in short supply and either there were no medicines or it was too difficult to get medicines. Taking 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 remedy carefully and carefully, observing your condition, you can not only heal, but also not harm your own body.
It is quite difficult to accidentally overdose on seeds, which cannot be said about drugs in the pharmacy. An accidental error in calculating the dose can cause serious poisoning. However, seed treatment is a long process that requires patience, while a pharmaceutical remedy only needs one or two applications.