Essential Oil Treatment for Intestinal Parasites

Aromatherapy Oils and Herbs Eliminate Parasites by Cleansing Colon

Sep 19, 2009

Intestinal parasites live in more than just the tropics, and can have long-term effects on health, energy levels, weight & more. Essential oils help eliminate parasites.

Travelers visiting tropical countries are often warned not to drink the local water because they might contract some form of intestinal parasite that could give them stomach aches, diarrhea, or other digestive symptoms. But these kinds of bugs are a worldwide problem affecting both humans and animals, and they can cause short-term and long-term symptoms.

What are Intestinal Parasites?

Parasites is a general term for all kinds of bacteria, fungi, and worms that colonize the intestine and steal nutrients from their host, while excreting wastes that can be toxic. Different types of intestinal parasites are prevalent around the world, making it likely that most people will be infected at some point in their lives.

Some parasitic worms cause only occasional symptoms of fatigue or digestive upset, while others such as Cryptosporidium cause chronic, violent diarrhea, dehydration, unhealthy weight loss and other related problems. Gas, bloating, weakness, cramping, irregular bowel movements, nausea, and absorption problems can all be parasite symptoms.

In children, internal parasites can cause fatigue, stomach aches and stunted growth compared to other normal children in their age group.

Natural Parasite Cleanse with Essential Oils

Herbs have been used to kill and discourage parasitic worms for thousands of years, and essential oils are the most potent form of any herb. Essential oils are often used in aromatherapy for their fragrance, but they have medicinal qualities that go beyond the aroma. They are rich in chemicals that boost immune health while killing pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasitic worms.

The oils can be applied directly to the abdomen as a daily routine to eliminate parasites or as needed to relieve stomach discomfort or intestinal symptoms. It's also possible to use the purest, therapeutic quality essential oils internally, taken in hot water, soy milk, or swallowed in capsules. Timed release capsules that dissolve in the intestine are especially effective.

Caution: Only certain grades of essential oil are safe to use internally or on the body. See The Real Quality of Essential Oils for important safety information and consult a health care professional before using any parasite treatment or supplement. This article is intended for information purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.

Choosing Essential Oils to Treat Colon Parasites

Although many essential oils are effective in fighting off bacteria and other intestinal bugs, the oils that are most effective include:

Blending several of these essential oils will usually prove more helpful than any single oil alone.

Acidity may also be a factor, so eating a diet that will balance the body's pH may help prevent parasitic infections. Healthy intestinal flora, such as acidophilus, can also be helpful in deterring intestinal bugs.

Reference

Broadhurst, C. Leigh, Ph.D., "Parasite Protection: Natural Products Soothe Tummy Troubles," Alive Magazine, Issue 323, September 2009.

Essential Science Publishing (compiled by), Essential Oils Desk Reference, 2nd Edition. USA, Essential Science Publishing, 2001.

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