Home Remedies for Human Worm Infestation

Ascaris and other parasitic worms infest the intestines and cause malnutrition in children.

Preventive Measures

Give daily bath to children and babies.
Wash hands with soap and water before eating.
Wash with soap and water or disinfect fruits and vegetables eaten raw like duhat, sineguelas, guava and vegetable salads.
Cut fingernails short.
Instruct children not to put fingers in the mouth.
Encourage children and everyone to wear slippers and shoes at all times, specially when walking on the ground.
Maintain a clean environment. Keep the house clean. Teach children to use the toilet.

How Do I Get Rid of Ascaris Parasites Using Herbal Treatments

For Ascaris Worm or Trichina Worm:

Ipil-ipil seeds (Scientific name: Leucaena glauca L.)
For Children: Eat the seeds of 5 fresh pads raw. Repeat after one week, if there are no results.
For Children and adults: Cook 1 cup dried seeds in frying pan without oil. Do not burn seeds. Pulverize.Mix with milk or water.
Dosage:
          Adults: 1 teaspoon; 2 hours after supper.
          Children: (7-9 yrs) 1/4 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
                        (10-12 yrs) 1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
Note: Dosage may be repeated after one week if needed.
Papaya seeds (Scientific name: Carica Papaya; English: Pawpaw, papaya)
- Dry a cup od seeds and pulverize. Mix with 1 cup milk or water.
  Dosage:
            Adults: 1 teaspoon; 2 hours after supper.
            Children: (7-9 yrs) 1/4 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
                          (10-12 yrs) 1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
  Note: Dosage may be repeated after one week if needed.
Akapulko seeds (Scientific name: Cassia alata L.; English: Ringworm bush or shrub)
- Cook a cup of dried seeds in frying pan without oil. Pulverize. mix with 1 cup milk or water.
  Dosage:
            Adults: 1 teaspoon; 2 hours after supper.
            Children: (7-9 yrs) 1/4 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
                          (10-12 yrs) 1/2 teaspoon, 2 hours after supper.
  Note: Dosage may be repeated after one week if needed.

Pin Worm Treatment:

Niyog-niyogan seeds (Scientific name: Quisqualis indica L.; English: Burma cruper)
- Eat raw 2 hours after supper. repeatr after one week if needed.
  Dosage:
            Adults: 10 seeds
            Children: (4-7 yrs) 4 seeds.
                          (8-9 yrs) 6seeds.
                          (10-12 yrs) 7seeds.
Pineapple fruit, ripe
- Eat 2-3 slices with every meal for one week.
  Note: When pinworms come out at night, wet cotton with oil and remove pinworm with cotton soaked in oil. Change the bed sheet, underwear and pajamas every night for one week.