Human parasitic diseases are caused by helminth and protozoan parasites. There are dozens of different parasites that can infect human blood and, though there are prescription anti-parasitic medications available to help cleanse them from the blood, some people prefer to try an herb as a remedy. However, all patients should consult their doctors before trying any anti-parasitic herbs.
Black Walnut
Black walnut is a tree found growing in the wild in Canada, the United States and areas of Europe. The inner bark, nut hulls, the nut and the leaves are used to create herbal remedies. This herb can be found in capsules, tablets, tea, infusions, topical solutions or tinctures. Regardless of preparation, black walnut is purported to be effective in cleansing over 100 different types of parasites from the blood, according to the American Cancer Society. When made into a tincture and combined with cloves and wormwood, it is said to kill parasites that may cause cancer, in turn curing or preventing cancer without the patient experiencing any significant side effects. Few herbal medicine practitioners believe that a parasite is responsible for causing cancer.
Women who are pregnant or planning to be as well as breastfeeding women should avoid black walnut. Patients with blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, liver disease or heart vessel disease should avoid this herb. Repeatedly applying this herb to the skin can increase a patient's risk of developing skin tumors. Black walnut should not be used long-term. Those who are allergic to tree nuts should avoid this herb because a severe allergic reaction is possible. Known side effects include skin rash and skin tumors when applied topically.
Pau D'arco
This herb is native to South America and has several purported uses, one of which is cleansing parasites from the blood. Two active chemicals found in this herb called naphthoquinones are said to possibly kill parasites, fungi, bacteria and viruses, as well as combat inflammation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Parasitic diseases, such as schistosomiasis, which is contracted through contact with water that is contaminated, is said to be possibly treated with pau d'arco. Anyone considering this herb must have their doctor determine the proper dose, because when this herb is taken in high doses, uncontrolled vomiting and bleeding can occur. This herb should be avoided by nursing and pregnant women. This herb may interact with blood-thinning drugs. Side effects can include anemia, diarrhea, nausea and dizziness.
Wormwood
This herb has a variety of uses, including being a purported anti-parasitic and antihelmintic, or worm expellant, says Flora Health. It is purported to have some benefit in throwing worms out of the body or destroying them. Those with psychiatric disorders, intestinal ulcers or stomach ulcers should avoid wormwood. Side effects can include vivid or strange dreams or, when taken at high concentrations, convulsions. Overdose can cause intoxication, intestinal and stomach cramps, stupor, convulsions, tremors, vomiting, urine retention, kidney damage and vertigo.
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