Get rid of a pinworm infection using natural remedies. You can eliminate unpleasant side effects caused by deworming medications by using over-the-counter or homemade treatments. Before you can make your own remedy, you'll need to purchase some supplies from your local market that sells high-quality herbal supplements.
Prevention
Prevent the spread of pinworms before you start treatment. Have anyone infected cut their fingernails short and thoroughly wash their hands each time they use the bathroom. This should greatly reduce the possibility of spreading pinworms.
Be sure to wash all clothes and bedding thoroughly and dry them in a dryer. This will disinfect the clothes and kill any remaining eggs.
Over-the-Counter Treatment
Purchase Reese's Pinworm Treatments from your local pharmacy. Call ahead before you go to make sure they have it. This is an over-the-counter treatment. It is recommended to treat the entire family for pinworms if one person is infected. Purchase the 2-ounce liquid family pack to treat the whole family.
Homemade Treatment
Take grapefruit seed extract (GSE) to get rid of pinworms. You can take either three caplets three times a day or 10 drops of GSE three times a day for a week. GSE will also rid the body of most other worms. GSE is tolerated well by most people.
Take three garlic capsules three times a day to rid yourself of pinworms. You can also make a paste from garlic cloves and mix it with a dab of petroleum jelly. Apply it to the anus to relieve itching caused by the worms and also to kill the pinworms.
Wormwood, wormseed, pinkroot and dandelion juices are also effective treatments for pinworms or worms in general. These can be combined or used separately. To treat pinworms with these juices, you'll need to make a drink. Boil a cup of water and add ¼ tsp. of the herbal juice. Drink this mixture in the morning before eating anything. Make the same mixture again and drink it one teaspoon at a time every few hours throughout the day.
Rid the body of pinworms by taking two capsules of black walnut and burdock root. You could also take yarrow and yellow dock to get rid of the worms.
Relieve Itching
Relieve itching by applying either tea tree oil or aloe vera to the anus and surrounding area. You can also use the garlic paste mentioned above.
Talk to your doctor before beginning self-treatment for pinworms. Get him to confirm that the problem is in fact pinworms and to approve your chosen treatment method. Certain herbs may interact with medications, so it is important to involve your doctor in these decisions.
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