Herbs that Expel Parasites

Question 1

Bing Lang (Pian)

Answer 1

herbs that expel parasites
betel nut, Areca catechu

SI, LI
spicy, bitter, warm, sl toxic (caffeinated/stimulant)

1. kills and expels parasites: tapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hook worm (she d/n use for this)
2. drains downward & moves stagnation: Quickly and effectively; Qi stag w/ bloating, food stag post eating, constipation, sinus congestion, diarrhea d/t food stag
3. moves qi, promotes urine: edema, “leg qi”. LV sirrosis ascites.
   MR: treats malaria: fever, chills

Contra: diarrhea from deficiency

Question 2

Nan Gua Zi

Answer 2

herbs that expel parasites
southern melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, Curcurbita moschata

ST, LI
sweet, neutral (good for both hot/cold cases)

1. kills parasites, reduces pain: tapeworm, roundworm prevention (not super strong), schistosomiasis (flat worm in bladder), other flukes,
2. benefits post-partum fluid, metabolism & lactation: low milk, swelling hands and feet (pregnancy)

MR: enlarged prostate (related to swelling fx), might be cancer prevention, 30-120 gms/day

Question 3

Da Suan

Answer 3

herbs that expel parasites
garlic, Alium Sativum

LU, SP, ST, LI
spicy, warm

1. kills parasites: hookworms, pinworms, tinea (externally on skin)
2. reduces swelling and toxicity: early stage sores, abscesses, ear aches, infections (heat up and put in ear)
3. warms ST, Strengthens SP: mild food stag, gas, bloating, diarrhea (hint: take inner core out and helps belly!)
4. moves qi
   contra: excess or def heat

Question 4

Types of Parasites

Answer 4

roundworms

Tapeworms

hookworms

Pinworms

trichomonas

ringworm/tinea/athletes foot

Blood flukes

malaria

scabies

lymes disease

fungal infections

Question 5

Symptoms of parasites

Answer 5

Para-umbilical pain

vomiting

change in appetite or pica (eating weird stuff)

itching orifices

fatigue

mental fuzziness

sallow, yellow complexion

emaciation

weight loss

use herbs on empty stomach so parasites are hungry