Definition
Anthelmintic herbs are those herbs which are used to destroy and expel out the parasitic worms. They destroy parasites of Helminth category. Anthelmintic is a type of Vermifuge. But, sometimes both are taken as a synonym of each other.
Effect of Anthelmintic herbs on Body :
These herbs directly effect wherever Helminthics are present. These worms may reside in Intestinal Tract, Blood, and Tissues.
How it works :
Anthelmintic herbs disturb the metabolic activities of worms that result in paralysis or Killing of the worms. Then they get expelled out with the feces.
Excess of Anthelmintic herbs may cause :
Nausea
Giddiness
Vomiting
Intestinal Disorder
Single Herbs
Rue as an Anthelmintic
Take extract of the leaves . Have it two times a day.
Cat Tail Plant as an Anthelmintic
Sprinkle dried leaf powder externally over Ulcers.
Sodom for Ascaris
Consume mixture of Sodom leaf juice and Honey twice a day.
Indian Mallow for Ascaris
Burn the seeds of Indian Mallow. Expose the rectal area of children over fumes of seeds.