* Don't confuse with [[Cina]], which is also called Wormseed.
==Benefits and uses of Epazote are==
* Indigenous groups have used epazote to cure intestinal parasites, especially tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, fungi and certain bacteria. It has recently been investigated for its ability to fight H. Pylori which is a common and tricky to fight bacterial infection that many people get. Wormseed has also been investigated as a natural alternative to chemical bug sprays, food preservatives, and as a supplement to help prevent intestinal infections in livestock. The oil of epazote is used to expel wormseed or intestinal hookworms.
* Rich in anti-gas agents, epazote can have carminative benefits when cooked with beans
*Epazote is also good for treating menstruation problems, asthma and nervous disorders