People are at daily risk of contracting parasitic life forms because the sources of danger are common household items, food, insects and domestic animals. The smallest, invisible parasites and their eggs can enter the body and begin their destructive effects on human health. Living in regions that are unfavorable in terms of ecology and sanitary standards, as well as visiting countries with humid and warm climates, worsen 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 must be taken. Official and traditional medicine offers an impressive arsenal of therapeutic and prophylactic drugs, and it is desirable to have the most popular and most effective drugs for parasites in the human body in the home first aid kit.
Remedies for parasites
The main task of pharmaceutical parasite drugs is to rid the human body of adults, regardless of location, block vital functions, interrupt the reproductive cycle and destroy young worms and their larvae.
Another necessary effect of a good medicine should be the timely removal of dead pests, 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 in the most unexpected way. The most effective agents against parasites in the human body are low toxicity and show their activity only against foreign agents.
It is best to leave the choice of the appropriate medicine to a competent specialist. After the examination and the results of laboratory diagnostics, they will be able to determine the exact type of parasite and prescribe the optimal medicine for each specific case. Specialist consultation is also necessary because all drugs have certain side effects and contraindications, and given the toxicity of anthelmintics, it is necessary to take into account all possible risks to human health.
Due to the abundance of forms of parasitic worms, most drugs are effective against several variants and belong to the drugs with a broad spectrum of action. The advantage of this group of drugs is their effectiveness when infected with several types of parasites, but this effect, especially with some drugs, is accompanied by increased toxicity. Among the drugs with a broad spectrum of action, there are doses for children and adults, which must be taken into account when buying.
Visiting exotic countries, as well as working in the food industry with raw animal raw materials, are full of 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 toxins. Targeted drugs are prescribed only when the type of parasite is determined, because they are very toxic and can cause the development of poisoning.
A huge advantage of modern drugs that have a pronounced antiparasitic effect is the speed of impact on the human body. Most drugs in the correct dose can get rid of pests in one application, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects and speeds up the rehabilitation process after the action of parasitic toxins.
Broad-spectrum drugs
Among the broad-based drugs, the most popular and effective are:
- The first drug on the list and the most toxic to humans appears to be one of the most effective drugs against various types of intestinal parasites. This medicine contains carbamic acid methyl ester, which interrupts the processes of reproduction and growth of adult individuals, disrupts the metabolic processes of worms and contributes to their rapid death. It is important to adhere to the recommended dose when prescribing the drug. A small amount will only slow down the development processes, and an excessive excess of the norm of the active substance will cause severe intoxication in humans.
- The most famous drug from the group of tetrahydropyrimidines, whose effectiveness has been confirmed by more than one generation of people. One dose of the drug in the correct dose contributes to the rapid removal 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 medicine is often used as an anthelmintic in children, and it is also effective for the prevention of helminthiasis in animals. Another important advantage of the drug is its relatively low price.
- The active ingredient of the drug is an imidazothiazole derivative, which blocks the parasite's ability to breathe. Adult individuals begin to actively leave the body in search of oxygen, while younger ones die from its deficiency. Another positive effect of the drug is to strengthen a person's natural immunity. The more active the defense, the less likely the parasites are to survive, because the body begins to produce its active components that are effective against parasitic poisons. The drug is available in doses for adults and children and has low toxicity.
- Available in convenient form chewable plates, suspensions and standard tablets for oral administration. The active substance of the drug from the benzimidazole group is effective against several species of Giardia, copes well with worm infection of all species and has relatively low toxicity. According to many experts, this drug is the best remedy for parasites in the human body in the presented group. Suitable for children and adults and does not require special instructions and precautions when taken in 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 cestodes and trematodes. The lesions affect the internal organs - heart, liver, lungs - and lead to irreversible consequences, endangering human health and endangering life in particularly severe cases.
Cestodes are often found in raw meat, so food workers and those who do not follow precautions when handling animal products are at high risk of infection. In relation to cestodes, active drugs are very toxic drugs, so the treatment is usually carried out in a hospital, and at the same time systemic therapy is prescribed, which aims to restore the functions of organs and systems affected by parasites. Treatment is long, complicated and expensive, so it is much easier to follow preventive measures.
Trematodes belong to the class of flukes and affect the liver, lungs and organs of the vascular system. Despite the unpleasant symptoms and the threatening diagnosis, trematodes respond well to treatment with a drug from the group of pyrazinisoquinoline. The drug is prescribed after a laboratory diagnosis and has a narrow focus on this resistant parasite.
Folk recipes against parasites
Traditional healers and our ancestors have long noticed that some plants have increased activity against parasites. The components of medicinal plants 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. Therefore, medicinal herbs with antiparasitic properties can be used for both children and adults.
The effect of exposure is based on different properties of plants:
- They are angry and angry, they increase the internal temperature, and worms of all kinds are very sensitive to fluctuations. At the same time, the essential oils contained in spices affect the life cycle of the parasite.
- Bitter herbs lower the moisture level, which is optimal for most parasitic forms. Under such conditions, reproductive processes slow down and young individuals die due to adverse circumstances.
- The taste of sour herbs, vegetables and fruits alters the normal acidity ratio in the body and kills worms by destroying their bodies and egg shells.
As among medicines, in the group of medicinal plants there are those that have a wide range of action. The peculiarity of their influence is the influence of several factors in the life of parasites at the same time. These plants are usually less toxic, but they need to be taken for a long time to achieve results.
Herbal remedies can be used as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to an ongoing course of antiparasitic treatment. Many plants are poisonous, so when choosing you must carefully study their properties and correctly determine the required method of application. In this case, herbs 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 against parasites in the human body can be carried out in the form of monotherapy - using one plant as the main treatment or using benefits.
Medicinal preparations of plants 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 can not only effectively treat the effects of infection, but also prevent the risk of parasite infestation. Most herbs are easy to buy at the 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 action against parasites.
Carnation
This spice, which is widely used in marinades, has a pronounced antiparasitic effect and easily helps to remove most parasites. The plant has antiseptic, bactericidal and immunostimulating effect, and the complex action enhances the effect of taking cloves-based products. You can drink preparations that contain cloves for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Clove powder has the strongest effect on parasites, and decoctions and infusions are used for a gentler effect. A very good remedy against parasites is an alcoholic tincture of cloves, which allows you to leave the beneficial properties of the plant for a long time, which makes it an indispensable tool on the road.
Garlic
A popular spice and a valuable food product, it is also used to rid the body of parasites. It contains phytoncides that kill parasites and make staying in the human body uncomfortable. Alcoholic or oily tincture of garlic is an affordable and effective treatment, and dried garlic retains the useful properties of fresh product, so it is recommended to use it more often as an addition to aromas in cooking. The closest relative of garlic, garlic, is also useful as a natural anthelmintic.
Grenade
The inhabitants of Central Asia and the East use the upper inedible part of the fruit as a real and very active anthelmintic. Pomegranate peel contains a large amount of tannins that reduce moisture in the internal environment of the body. The fruits themselves have a sour taste, which is also unfavorable for parasites. It turned out that, in general, pomegranate has a wide range of actions and acts in general strengthening the body. Decoctions and infusions of pomegranate peel, as well as eating fruit, help in the treatment of helminthiasis.
Sagebrush
Wormwood is endowed with a very bitter taste and is most effective against all types of parasites among known plants. Widespread in nature, this parasite plant contains valuable organic acids in its structure. Their action is harmful to parasitic forms, because the acid destroys the eggshell of parasitic individuals. The juice of the plant contains precious essential oil, which causes paralysis and subsequent death of young worms, preventing the ability to continue life. Wormwood contains strong tannins that reduce the humidity of the internal environment of the human body and block the movement of parasites. Many herbal preparations characterize 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 clean the parasites that live in the intestines.
Nettles
Nettle, in addition to valuable antiseptic properties, contains substances that interrupt the life cycle of the parasite. At the same time, it is easy and cheap to collect nettles in the field or buy them at the pharmacy. Dry grass is used in the form of infusions and decoctions, as an enema cleansing solution, it is part of the fees. In addition to the harmful effects on helminths, nettle grass is rich in natural antioxidants that strengthen the body's natural defenses, and reduce the manifestations of intoxication that are inevitable in helminthic invasion.
Popular antiparasitic fees
Among all the options of herbal preparations, a simple and effective remedy, Troychatka, enjoys well-deserved fame. It got its name because of the presence in the composition of several plants that have a complex effect, eliminating parasites with a greater or lesser degree of toxicity.
The first version of "Troychatka" contains wormwood, cloves and Tansy in a ratio of 1: 2: 4. Adherence to the dose in this case is especially important, because this collection contains poisonous Tansy. Herbs need to be cooked in a thermos and drink this bitter infusion three times a day before meals. The infusion is extremely heavy in taste, but it is not recommended to drink it in order to effectively get rid of parasites. With the help of this tool you can get rid of many forms of parasites in a week. Collecting with tansy is contraindicated for children, for them a gentler option is suitable.
The second version of "Troychatka" seems softer, but longer in time. The composition includes cumin, calamus and calendula in a ratio of 1: 1: 2. Proportions are important, because folk wisdom has long determined the optimal composition of components, so it is not worth conducting experiments at risk of efficiency, and most importantly, health. The herb mixture is also boiled in boiling water and drunk three times a day before meals. But due to the milder effect, the course of treatment is 2 weeks, and then a repeated prophylactic dose is needed, with a milder effect. 14 days of admission 3 times a day. Then the prophylactic reception should be continued for 2-3 months, once a week. This collection can be given to children, as well as periodically used as a preventive measure.
The advantage for an effective and safe medicine 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 herbs, as well as timely diagnostics to identify certain types of parasites. Preventive measures to prevent infection are much cheaper and more effective. Adherence to the simple requirements of personal hygiene, basic sanitary standards and the culture of behavior when handling animals will significantly reduce the risk and help avoid unpleasant consequences, as well as the use of powerful antiparasitic drugs.