Anthelmintic/Anti-Parasitic

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Anthelmintics destroy or expel parasitic worms.  

Synonymous with anti-helmintic, anti-parasitic and vermifuge.

Anthelmintics directly affect parasites in the intestinal tract, blood, and tissues.  

These herbs work by disrupting the metabolic activities of the worms, resulting in paralysis and death of the parasites. Taking too much anthelmintic herbs can cause nausea, "giddiness", vomiting, and intestinal disorders  

Herbs with Anthelmintic Properties   

• Aloe vera gel (Aloe barbadensis)

• Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida)

• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

• Dill (Anethum graveolens) 

• Elecampane (Inula helenium)

• Black walnut (Juglans nigra) 

• Boldo (Peumus boldus molina)  

• Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)

• Chaparral (larrea tridentata) 

• Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) 

• Cumin, Black (Nigella sativa)

• Elecampane (Inula helenium)  

• Garlic (Allium sativum) 

• Gentain (Gentiana lutea) 

• Hibiscus (Rosa sabdariffa)

• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

• Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

• Myrtle (Myrtus communis)

• Neem (Azadirachta indica) 

• Neroli (Citrus aurantium)

• Noni (Morinda citrifolia)  

• Papaya (Carica papaya)  

• Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa)

• Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

• Peruvian bark (Cinchona spp)  

• Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo)  

• Rue (Ruta graveolens) 

• Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) 

• Tarragon (Artemisia vulgaris)

• Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 

• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) 

• Usnea (Usnea barbata)

• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

Sincerely,

Emilee Wright

A Mercurial Consciousness