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Are Natural Supplements With Wormwood, Cranberry, Garlic And Papaya Effective In The Treatment Of Pinworm Infestation?
Our family has pinworms. We have tried reeses pinworm medicine and something else our doctor prescribed. I am looking at natural supplements that contain ingredients such as these – Black walnut
– Wormwood
– Cranberry
– Garlic
– Apple pectin
– Carrot juice
– Papaya
– Pumpkin seed
– Wood betony
– Butternut bark
– Cloves
– Blueberry leaf
– Golden thread
– Goldenseal
– Echinacea
Is there any evidence that these ingredients will help and are they safe for children? I have children ages 10, 7, 4 and 1. Thank you!
– Wormwood
– Cranberry
– Garlic
– Apple pectin
– Carrot juice
– Papaya
– Pumpkin seed
– Wood betony
– Butternut bark
– Cloves
– Blueberry leaf
– Golden thread
– Goldenseal
– Echinacea
Is there any evidence that these ingredients will help and are they safe for children? I have children ages 10, 7, 4 and 1. Thank you!
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
These natural remedies do not have any proven evidence for its efficacy. You can simply take medicine like Albendazole for deworming.
Cut your nails short and maintain good personal hygiene to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
These natural remedies do not have any proven evidence for its efficacy. You can simply take medicine like Albendazole for deworming.
Cut your nails short and maintain good personal hygiene to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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