Home Remedies for Worms

Worms which are also known by the names pinworms or threadworms when in the human body are threadlike small worms that will live within the small intestine near the lower part of the organ. They will also make their home in the colon. Pinworms will infest both the rectum and also the human intestines. They are most common in children.

Pinworms will cause itching and most times are not harmful or threatening to the human body. Children will spread these pinworms when wiping after using the bathroom or itching their butt or anus. They will then spread the pinworm eggs by touching other people or items. Pinworm eggs can live outside of the body for up to 2 weeks. There are several home remedies that will help you get rid of worms within the body and keep them from spreading.

Home Remedies for Worms – Garlic

Garlic can be used in one of two ways to cure worms. The first way is to eat 2 garlic cloves daily for 5 days. The other home remedy for worms using garlic is to mash a garlic clove and mix this with a small amount of Vaseline. Then apply this to the anus and area around it. This should be done every time you have a bowel movement and have wiped the area. Continue treatment for 5 days.

Home Remedy for Worms – Pumpkin Seeds

In a blender mix about 60mg of mashed pumpkin seeds (the peel and all) with one tablespoon honey and ½ to ¾ a cup of water. You want it to be a paste or oatmeal consistency. You will split this into three portions which you will eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do this for 4 days.