What Foods Kill Parasites?

Intestinal parasites often go unnoticed, but sometimes they become a problem, with resulting digestive problems, gas and other health issues. Foods can be a powerful ally to guard the body from new parasites and to get rid of existing infections. You may need to combine some foods and herbs to get the full effect. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that alternative treatments may be helpful, in addition to conventional treatments, but your healthcare provider may need to perform certain tests to find out what types of organisms are invading your body. Does this Spark an idea?

Honey & Papaya Seed

Papaya seeds are also high in fiber so eating them daily may benefit your overall health.

The University of Maryland Medical Center says that honey with papaya seeds can clear parasites from stool. The amount needed is not known, so experiment with this remedy to see how it works for you. Try eating fresh papaya seeds with 2 tbsp. of raw honey each day; increase the dosage if you don't get results within the first few days. Monitor your stool to find out if your body is expelling parasites. You may need to continue eating antiparasitic foods for a while before you see significant results. These foods help rid the body of parasites, but some people with severe infections may need to continue this remedy for several months to get the full effect.

Garlic

Eat raw chopped garlic -- cooking alters its medicinal effect.

The University of Maryland Medical Center also lists garlic as an antiparasitic food. In addition, chemist David Mirelman at the Weizmann Institute for Science in Rehovot says that crushed and cut garlic has antiparasitic powers. This may be due to the enzymes that are activated when garlic is chopped. More research is being done, but garlic shows promising results. Add raw garlic to salads and other foods or chop it up and add it to a raw carrot juice.

In addition, The University of Michigan Health System shows that garlic is effective at killing roundworms, hookworms and pinworms. The amounts needed are unknown, so experiment with garlic in varying amounts to find out how effective this food is for you.

Clove, Wormwood & Black Walnut Hull

Combining cloves, wormwood and black Walnut hulls can help rid the body of parasites. Cloves kill parasite eggs, while wormwood and black walnut hull kill the adult larva and other stages, according to Dr. Hulda Clark, author of "The Cure for All Diseases." Herbs are classified as foods, but many herbs may interact with prescription medications, so discuss this with your doctor. Herbs and other foods may take longer to work compared to powerful prescription antiparasitic drugs. However, herbs and foods are typically much gentler than pharmaceuticals.