Herbs That Expel Parasites

Herbs That Expel Parasites:

  • Herbs in this category are used to remove a variety of parasites and associated symptoms.
  • Roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms
  • Para-umbilical pain, vomiting, change in appetite or deranged appetite, itching in rectum, nose, and/or ears, emaciation (may be relatively symptom free with parasites).
  • Herbs in this category are usually taken on an empty stomach.

Chinese Herbsort icon Functions and Usage
Bing Lang (Betel Nut, Areca Seeds)
  • Kills parasites - tapeworms, pinworms, roundworms, blood flukes, helps expel body of worms as well.
  • Promote movement of Qi, reduce stagnation - drains down and unblocks the bowels, food accumulation, abdominal distention, constipation, tenesmus.
  • Promote urination - damp phlegm and malarial disorders.
Chang Shan (Dichroa Root)
  • Checks malarial conditions.
  • Induces vomiting to expel phlegm in the chest.
Guan Zhong (Dryopteris Root)
  • Kills parasites - tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms.
  • Drains heat and relieves fire toxicity - wind-heat colds, damp-heat induced sores, carbuncles.
  • Cools the blood and stops bleeding - bleeding due to hot blood, uterine bleeding.
Nan Gua Zi (Pumpkin Seeds)
  • Expels parasites, alleviates pain - tapeworms, roundworms, schistosomiasis.
  • Benefits post partum fluid metabolism - post partum hand and feet swelling, aids in lactation.