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Guinea Worm Disease

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/* Natural Treatments */
* Rangoon creeper (Quisqualis indica). The seeds of this tropical vine are frequently used throughout Southeast Asia for treating infections associated with roundworms, particularly ascariasis and pinworm. Results of clinical studies suggest that this herb may eliminate between 30% and 86% of roundworms in infected individuals.
* [[Elecampane ]] is a traditional remedy for worms; the constituent alantolactone has been used as an anthelmintic in the treatment of roundworm, threadworm, hookworm and whipworm infestation.
* [[Tansy]] is used for killing roundworm or threadworm in children.
*[[ Qian Niu Zi]] is used for tapeworm or roundworm infestation
* [[Winged Prickly Ash]] : The powdered seeds are eaten to rid the body of roundworm.
* [[Artemisia Herba-alba]] : Parasitic infections such as roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and flukes. There is some evidence that taking an Artemisia herba-alba water extract might reduce symptoms and cure pinworm infections in adults and children after 3 days of treatment.* [[Chuan Lian Zi]] kills parasites and stops pain : Roundworms and tapeworms, Primarily used for abdominal pain associated with parasit
* [[Ginger]] is also recommended for fighting parasites such as the roundworm and the blood fluke.
* Other herbs with a substantial history of treating roundworms include pumpkin seeds and husks (Curcubita pepo), Punica granatum (Pomegranate bark), and quassia (Picraena excelsa). The clinical safety and effectiveness of these herbs have not been scientifically studied, however.
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