Worms in the human digestive tract can be an embarrassing and annoying problem. Pinworms are the most common parasitic worms to affect humans. You can become infected by touching bedding, food or other items that have been infested with pinworm eggs. The main symptoms of infection are pain and itching in the anal area. Common household items can be used to help kill and eradicate pinworms from the body.
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Garlic has powerful antibiotic properties and is also considered toxic to pinworms. Mash up several peeled garlic cloves to make a paste. Mix with about 1 tsp. of petroleum jelly and apply externally to the anal area before bedtime. While the petroleum jelly suffocates the eggs from the pinworms as they exit the body, the toxicity of the garlic will kill them. The petroleum jelly also has the added bonus of easing external itching.
Shredded coconut along with castor oil can help to kill pinworms. Shred or shave enough coconut to make 1 tbsp. Take 1 tbsp. in the morning. Three hours later, take 1 tbsp. of castor oil. Repeat once a day until symptoms subside. The castor oil works as a laxative to expel the worms from the body, while the coconut kills the worms and eggs.
