Pumpkin seeds are used for worms in the same way as several 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 exist.
How pumpkin seed works against worms
Treatment for parasites with pumpkin seeds is still common today. This natural anthelmintic has virtually no side effects and allows you to get rid of uninvited guests most gently and has a preventive effect. Medicines can be dangerous in the wrong hands, while the seeds of the colorful vegetable can be taken even 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 unbearable the environment for the parasite. He can no longer eat normally and strives to leave the body.
The maximum concentration of cucurbitin is in the mucous film that wraps the seeds. Despite the fact that a certain percentage is contained in all parts, the film is the clear favorite, which is why the product is recommended to be eaten raw.In addition to the main desired effect, the seeds have a laxative effect, cleansing the intestines without damaging 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 different sizes. It is also worth knowing that due to the laxative effect, dead or half-living worms are eliminated from the body before the intestines begin to digest them.
What parasites will cleansing with pumpkin seeds help with?
- Roundworms or, otherwise, nematodes. This is the most common type of human parasite. Pumpkin is effective against pinworms, trichinella, whipworms, and roundworms.
- Cestodes or tape parasites. Bovine or pork tapeworm, as well as wide tapeworm.
- Trematodes, also called flukes. Pumpkin seeds will help in the fight against liver fluke, Giardia, and Siberian fluke.
Treatment for parasites with pumpkin seeds can only be effective against these worms listed above. If the tests reveal another species, then most likely the seeds will be useless.
Who is not suitable for seed treatment and the nuances you need to know about
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 need to 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;
- 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 products, especially those used for treatment.
How to use pumpkin seed
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 seeds that make every day of treatment as fruitful as possible. Moreover, compared to treatment with tablets, the risk of getting poisoned by worm decomposition toxins 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 most approximate dosage is as follows:
- If the child is from 5 to 7 years old, then a maximum of 150 grams can be given per day;
- Children 8-10 years old, which means the daily dose increases to 200 grams;
- If the child is 11 or 12 years old, maximum 250 grams;
- Adult dosage of pumpkin seeds is available for children from 13 years of age.
In order to treat a child for parasites with seeds, you can use the recipes for adults given below, but you must definitely adjust the dosage using a kitchen scale or special measuring utensils.
Pumpkin seed milk for the treatment of worms in children
It is much more effective to treat children under 5 years old not using seeds in their usual form, but a kind of "milk". It is easy to obtain from seeds. To make the idea come true, you need to mince 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 warming up, the container with the mixture is sealed and well wrapped for 12-15 hours until it cools. Afterwards, the contents should be strained well and left to stand for 30-60 minutes. The oil that has collected on the surface needs to be collected and drained, and the milk is 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 bearing a baby is the most important period in the life of most women. At this time, it is extremely important to carefully monitor your own 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 does occur, 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 pureed with a blender or passed through a meat grinder again. The cocktail can be sweetened a little, but it is better not to give the helminths a chance 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 re-infection by the remaining eggs and surviving larvae in the body.
Grandmother'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 these seeds, not suspecting that at the same time they are doing an excellent preventative cleansing 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 good to pre-mix 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 to a porridge. For children, the intake can be divided further 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 chopped garlic (5 cloves). Everything is crushed and infused for 10-12 hours. You need to eat a heaping tablespoon of the mixture before meals (3 hours before). A spoon a day is enough, it is not forbidden to take another spoon at night.
- 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, and 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 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 body’s mucous membranes. The presence of worms in the body provokes the appearance and worsening of ulcers, inflammatory processes, and erosions.
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 just above that cucurbitin is not effective against all types of parasites, so an accurate analysis is important.
If the tests are normal and the treating specialist is not against home treatment, then 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 quite far. The ideal and 100% successful treatment consists of an integrated approach, including medications.
Pumpkin oil treatment plan:
- Ingestion.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 bed. You should try to keep it in the rectum until you wake up. It takes 6-8 hours for the oil administered through an 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 a 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 harm the body.
Important:During treatment with pumpkin seeds or oil, it is important not to overeat. The diet must be very strict, otherwise cucurbitin simply will not be effective, and the parasites will have the opportunity to avoid death by feeding on undigested parts of food.
Side effects of treatment and strict contraindications
The described treatment methods are 100% natural, but their use should be moderate and agreed with the treating doctor. Otherwise, you can easily harm yourself or worsen your situation.
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 careful (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 due to the fact that they are enriched with potassium. Therefore, the list of contraindications is expanded by those who suffer from kidney, urinary, and ureter diseases.
In case of the following problems that may arise 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 as if the heart is stopping or racing);
- Problems with urination: painful, feeling of pain in the bladder or kidneys, burning during urination and so on);
- The appearance of rashes on the body.
Any adverse reactions occur quite rarely, but it is still necessary to know about them. Basically, pumpkin oil or seeds have a beneficial effect on the body.
Conclusion
The article will help you take pumpkin seeds correctly for worms; simple recipes were relevant far in the past and saved entire families from parasites even when medicine was scarce, and there were either no drugs at all, or it was too difficult to get medicine. 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.
By taking the remedy carefully and carefully, observing your condition, you can not only be cured, but also not harm your own body.
It is quite difficult to accidentally overdose on seeds, which cannot be said about drugs from the pharmacy. An accidental error in dose calculation can cause severe poisoning. However, treatment with seeds is a long process that requires patience, while a pharmaceutical remedy only needs one or two applications.