Humans are daily at risk of becoming infected with parasitic life forms, as the sources of danger are common household items, foodstuffs, insects and pets. The smallest parasites invisible to the eye and their eggs can penetrate the body and begin their devastating effect on human health. Living in unfavorable regions in terms of ecology and sanitary standards, as well as visiting countries with a humid and hot climate, aggravates the situation. Knowing the simplest basics of prevention can greatly reduce a person's risk, but if there is even a minimal likelihood of infection, more effective measures should be taken. Official and traditional medicine offers an impressive arsenal of therapeutic and prophylactic drugs, and it is advisable to always have in your home first-aid kit the most popular and effective remedies for parasites in the human body.
Drugs against parasites
The main task of drugs against parasites of pharmaceutical production is to rid the human body of adults, regardless of their location, by blocking vital functions, interrupting the reproductive cycle and destroying young worms and their larvae.
The second necessary effect of a good drug should be the rapid removal of dead parasites, their metabolic products and decay from the body. At the same time, an important parameter when choosing a drug is its reduced toxicity to human tissues and organs, since the body, weakened by the action of parasitic life forms, can react to new aggressive components of themost unexpected way. The most effective antiparasitic agents in the human body are of low toxicity and show their activity only against foreign agents.
The choice of a suitable drug is best left to a competent specialist. After the examination and the results of laboratory diagnostics, he will be able to establish the exact type of parasite and prescribe the optimal drug in each specific case. Consultation of a specialist is also necessary, since all drugs have certain side effects and contraindications, and taking into account the toxicity of anthelmintic drugs, it is necessary to take into account all possible risks to human health.
Given the abundance of forms of parasitic worms, most drugs are effective against several varieties and belong to drugs with a wide spectrum of effects. The advantages of this group of drugs are their effectiveness when infected with several types of parasites, but this effect, especially in some drugs, is accompanied by increased toxicity. Among the drugs with a wide spectrum of effects, there are dosages for children and adults, which should be considered when buying.
Visiting exotic countries, as well as working in the food industry with animal raw materials, involves the identification of parasites that are atypical for the region of residence. Therapy in this case will require the use of highly targeted antiparasitic agents. This measure is a prerequisite for quality treatment and serves as protection against the toxic effects of parasitic poisons. Targeted drugs are prescribed only when the type of parasite is identified, since they are very toxic and can provoke the development of intoxication.
A huge advantage of modern drugs that have a pronounced antiparasitic effect is the speed of influence on the human body. Most drugs in the right dosage can eliminate parasites in one application, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects and accelerates the rehabilitation process after the action of parasitic poisons.
Broad-spectrum drugs
Among the broad-based drugs, the most popular and effective are:
- The first drug in the list and the most toxic for humans seems to be one of the most effective drugs active against various types of intestinal parasites. This drug contains carbamic acid methyl ester, which interrupts the processes of reproduction and growth of adults, disrupts the metabolic processes of worms and contributes to their rapid death. When prescribing the drug, it is important to follow the recommended dosage. A small amount will only slow down the developmental processes, and an excessive excess of the norm of the active substance will cause severe poisoning in humans.
- The most famous drug from the group of tetrahydropyrimidines, the effectiveness of which has been confirmed by more than one generation of people. A single dose of the drug in the correct dose contributes to the rapid elimination of parasites. The active substance causes paralysis of the muscular system of the worm, and the immobilized parasite easily leaves the body in a natural way. This drug is often used as an anthelmintic in children, and is also effective in the prevention of helminthiasis in animals. Another important advantage of the drug is its relatively low cost.
- The active ingredient of the drug is an imidazothiazole derivative, which blocks the ability of parasites to breathe. Adult individuals begin to actively leave the body in search of oxygen, while younger ones die from its lack. Another positive effect of the drug is to strengthen a person's natural immunity. The more active the defense, the less chance the parasites have of surviving, since the organism begins to produce its own active components that are effective against parasitic poisons. The drug is available in adult and pediatric doses and has low toxicity.
- Available in a convenient form of chewable plates, suspensions and standard tablets for oral administration. The active substance of the drug from the group of benzimidazoles acts effectively against several types of Giardia, well resists infection by worms of all types and has relatively low toxicity. According to many experts, this drug is the best remedy for parasites in the human body from the presented group. Suitable for children and adults and does not require special instructions and precautions when taken at the recommended dose.
Targeted drugs
Modern diagnostic capabilities allow you to accurately determine the type of parasite and help the doctor prescribe the appropriate antiparasitic agents. The most dangerous diseases are cestodiasis and trematodiasis. Damage affects internal organs - the heart, liver, lungs - and leads to irreversible consequences, compromising human health and threatening life in especially difficult cases.
Tapeworms are often found in raw meat, so food workers and those who do not follow safety precautions when handling animal products are at high risk of infection. As for cestodes, the active drugs are very toxic drugs. Therefore, the treatment is usually carried out in the hospital, and systemic therapy is prescribed in parallel, aimed at restoring the functions of the organs and systems affected by the parasites. Treatment is long, complicated and expensive, so it is much easier to follow preventive measures.
Trematodes are related to the class of fluke worms and affect the liver, lungs and organs of the circulatory system. Despite unpleasant symptoms and a threatening diagnosis, trematodes respond well to treatment with a drug from the pyrazineisoquinoline group. The drug is prescribed after a laboratory diagnosis and focuses narrowly on this resistant parasite.
Folk recipes against parasites
Traditional healers and our ancestors have long noticed that certain plants have increased activity against parasites. Components of medicinal herbs create negative conditions for the life of parasitic individuals in the human body. At the same time, the herbal remedy for parasites has a much less toxic effect and has a mild effect. For this reason, medicinal herbs with antiparasitic properties can be used for both children and adults.
The effect of exposure is based on the various properties of herbs:
- Spicy and hot ones increase the internal temperature, and worms of all kinds are very sensitive to fluctuations. At the same time, the essential oils contained in spices have an impact on the life cycle of parasites.
- Bitter herbs lower the moisture level, which is optimal for most parasitic forms. In such conditions, reproductive processes slow down, and young individuals die due to adverse circumstances.
- The taste of acidic herbs, vegetables and fruits alters the normal acidity level in the body and kills worms by destroying their bodies and eggshells.
In addition to drugs, in the group of medicinal plants there are those that have a wide range of effects. A distinctive feature of their influence is the simultaneous influence of several factors in the life of parasites. These herbs are generally less toxic, but need to be taken for a long time to see results.
Medicinal plants can be used alone or in addition to an ongoing antiparasitic treatment. Many herbs are poisonous. Therefore, when choosing, you need to carefully study their properties and correctly determine the required mode of administration. In this case, reference books on medicinal plants can help, but to reduce the risk of poisoning, it is still better to seek the advice of a good doctor.
Treatment with herbal remedies for parasites in the human body can be carried out in the form of monotherapy - the use of one plant as the main treatment or the use of fresh.
Herbal medicinal preparations have a number of advantages. They act in several directions at once, affecting the vital functions of parasites, their ability to move and reproduce, and also kill the least resistant individuals and larvae.
Herbal Monotherapy
Plants that have an antiparasitic effect not only effectively treat the consequences of an infection, but also prevent the risk of introducing parasites. Most plants are easy to buy at a pharmacy or collect with your own hands, and some anthelmintic drugs can be found in the kitchen. At the same time, the simplest plants are endowed with a very strong effect against pests.
Eyelet
This spice, widely used in marinades, has a pronounced antiparasitic effect and allows you to easily eliminate most parasites. The plant has an antiseptic, bactericidal and immunostimulating effect, and a complex effect increases the effect of taking clove products. You can drink preparations containing cloves for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Clove powder has the strongest effect on parasites, and decoctions and infusions are used for a milder effect. A very good remedy for parasites is alcohol tincture of cloves, which allows you to retain the beneficial properties of the grass for a long time, due to which it becomes an indispensable tool when traveling.
Garlic
A popular seasoning and valuable food product, it is also used to rid the body of parasites. It contains phytoncides that kill parasites and make it uncomfortable to stay in the human body. An alcoholic or oily tincture of garlic is an affordable and effective treatment, and dried garlic retains the beneficial properties of a fresh product, so it is recommended to use it more often as a flavoring additive in cooking. Garlic's closest relative, the onion, is also useful as a natural dewormer.
Garnet
Residents of Central Asia and the East use the inedible upper part of the fruit as a very active vermifuge. Pomegranate skin contains a large amount of tannins which reduce moisture in the internal environment of the body. The fruits themselves have a sour taste, which is also unfavorable to pests. It turns out that in general, the pomegranate has a wide spectrum of action and has a general strengthening effect on the body. Decoctions and infusions on pomegranate peel, as well as eating the fruit, help in the treatment of helminthiasis.
Mugwort
Wormwood is endowed with a very bitter taste and the most effective against all types of parasites among known plants. Found in nature everywhere, this pest herb contains valuable organic acids in its structure. Their action is detrimental to parasitic forms, since the acid destroys the shell of the eggs of parasitic individuals. The juice of the plant contains a valuable essential oil, which causes paralysis and subsequent death of young worms, preventing the ability to continue life. Wormwood contains powerful tannins that reduce the humidity of the internal environment of the human body and block the movement of parasites. Many herbal preparations feature wormwood as the main component, and Troychatka is considered the most popular composition. It is used in the form of decoctions, which are drunk to cleanse the parasites that live in the intestines.
Nettle
Nettle, in addition to valuable antiseptic properties, contains substances that interrupt the life cycle of parasites. At the same time, it is easy and inexpensive to collect nettles in the field or buy them in pharmacies. Dried grass is used in the form of infusions and decoctions, as a solution for cleaning enemas, is part of the fee. In addition to the detrimental effect on helminths, nettle is rich in natural antioxidants that strengthen the body's natural defenses, and also reduce the manifestations of intoxication that are inevitable with helminthic invasion.
Popular pest control fees
Among all the options of herbal preparations, a simple and effective remedy Troychatka enjoys well-deserved fame. The name is due to the presence in the composition of several plants that have a complex effect, eliminating more or less toxic pests.
The first version of "Troychatka" contains wormwood, cloves and tansy in the proportions of 1: 2: 4. Compliance with the dosage in this case is especially important, since this collection contains tansytoxic. Herbs should be infused in a thermos and drink this bitter infusion three times a day before meals. The infusion has an extremely heavy taste, but it is not recommended to drink it to effectively get rid of parasites. With the help of this tool you can get rid of many forms of parasites within a week. Collection with tansy is contraindicated for children, a softer option is suitable for them.
The second version of the "Troychatka" acts more gently, but longer in time. The composition includes Cumin, Calamus and Calendula in the ratio 1: 1: 2. The proportions are important, because folk wisdom has long determined the optimal composition of the components. Therefore, it is not worth conducting experiments at the risk of efficiency and, most importantly, health. A mixture of herbs is also brewed with boiling water and drunk three times a day before meals. But due to a milder effect, the duration of treatment is 2 weeks, then a repeated prophylactic dose is required, with a milder effect. 14 days of admission 3 times a day. Then you need to continue prophylactic reception for 2-3 months, 1 time per week. This collection can be given to children, as well as periodically used as a preventive medicine.
The preference for an effective and safe remedy that can rid the body of parasites is best left to the doctor. He will advise the latest pharmacological production or give valuable advice on the use of medicinal plants, as well as conduct timely diagnostics to identify a certain type of parasite. Preventive measures to prevent infection are much cheaper and more effective. Observance of simple requirements of personal hygiene, basic sanitary standards and a culture of behavior when handling animals will significantly reduce the risk and help to avoid unpleasant consequences, as well as the use of powerful pest control agents.