Parasites according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with parasites
Bu Dai Wan
Source date: Late Ming
Number of ingredients: 8 herbs
Key actions: Expels roundworms. Reduces nutritional impairment in children . Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach.
Why might Bu Dai Wan help with parasites?
Bu Dai Wan has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of parasitic infestation
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat parasites
Why might Chinese Nutmeg Yew (Fei Zi) help with parasites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat parasites as can be seen on Chinese Nutmeg Yew's page.
Chinese Nutmeg Yews is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Large intestine, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Kills parasites, help digestion and lubricates the Lungs. Help hemorrhoids.
Why might Carpesium Fruit (He Shi) help with parasites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat parasites as can be seen on Carpesium Fruit's page.
Carpesium Fruits is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Kills parasites and alleviates pain.
Why might Areca Nut (Bing Lang) help with parasites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat parasites as can be seen on Areca Nut's page.
Areca Nuts is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Large intestine and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Destroys parasites. Regulates Qi circulation. Promotes urination.
Why might Sichuan Chinaberry (Chuan Lian Zi) help with parasites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat parasites as can be seen on Sichuan Chinaberry's page.
Sichuan Chinaberries is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Liver and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Clears Damp Heat. Circulates Qi. Relieves chest, epigastric and abdominal pains. Expels parasites.
Why might Elm Seed Cake (Wu Yi) help with parasites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat parasites as can be seen on Elm Seed Cake 's page.
Elm Seed Cakes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Kills parasites. Applies topically to treat tinea infections.
Other symptoms often associated with parasites
Roundworm Abdominal pain Intestinal parasites Pinworms Hookworm Tinea Childhood malnutrition Taeniasis Ascariasis Fasciolopsiasis