Human intestinal parasites are a far more common problem than most people realize. But what are some of the symptoms ofthese parasites and how can you use pumpkin
seeds to help get rid of intestinal worms?
Human Intestinal Parasites
Parasites can enter our bodies through contaminated water or food (particularly meat); through mosquitoes; through sexual or intimate contact; or through the nose or mouth after touching an infected animal or contaminated surface.
Generally, a healthy person’s body should deal with parasites effectively and prevent them getting a chance to take hold. But when our immunity is low or our digestive system is functioning poorly, parasites, like intestinal worms, can become a big problem, manifesting a variety of sometimes baffling symptoms.
Common Intestinal Parasite Symptoms
Bloating and Gas, Frequent Diarrhea, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fatigue, Allergies, Poor immunity etc are the common intestinal parasite symptoms. If you’re having health problems like those, it may be well worth your time to visit someone who understands just how much of a health issue parasites are and what treatments are available.
Getting Rid of Human Intestinal Worms with Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds have been traditionally used as an anthelmintic (a substance that helps expel intestinal worms). Importantly, this pumpkin seed remedy for intestinal worms does not actually kill the worms outright. It is believed the high levels of cucurbitins, and perhaps other unidentified compounds, actually paralyze the worms. This prevents them from holding on to the intestinal walls, as they usually do during a bowel movement.
It is strongly recommended to follow this pumpkin seed worm treatment with a quick acting laxative like castor oil, to make sure that as many worms as possible are expelled before they recover.
- Blend 200 g of high quality raw pumpkin seeds in a blender with around a cup of real bio-live yogurt. Perhaps add a little raw honey or black strap molasses if you like.
- Keep adding small amounts of the yogurt until the consistency is like a relatively smooth paste.
- Eat this, just like you would a porridge breakfast, on an empty stomach in the morning. It actually tastes really good but is very filling and you may struggle to finish it.
- After an hour or so make sure you drink a large glass of water. Several over the next hour would be even better.
- Ayurvedic triphala powder is one of the few beneficial laxatives for occasional use. You can make it up around the same time as the smoothie and let it sit to increase its effectiveness. Triphala at the higher doses should send you to the bathroom before too long where hopefully the paralyzed worms will be expelled.
- For best results repeat this procedure first thing in the morning for two or three days (though no longer than a week, as laxatives shouldn’t be used for more than seven days in a row).
Souce: Superfoods Profiles
Courtesy: Health Prior 21

