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Herbs that Expel Parasites

RX; round worm, tapeworm, pinworm, hookworm, other intestinal parasites & candidia. Short term use. Bitter, pungent, St Sp Li. Contr: pregnancy, xu constitution.

Name

Function

Taste

Channels

Contraindication

Shi Jun Zi

(Rangoon fruit & seeds)

Roundworm
Kill parasites
Food Stagnation.

Sweet
warm

ST
SP

Overdosage = hiccups, dizziness, vertigo, & vomiting.

Nan Gua Zi

(Pumpkin Seed)

Round & Tapeworm
Insufficient Lactation
Alleviates Px

Sweet
neutral

ST
LI

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