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Epazote

Main Ingredients: Epazote (AKA: Chenopodium Ambrosioides)

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Epazote is a remedy for roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Also used as an effective remedy for upper respiratory illnesses like cough, asthma, bronchitis etc.

Epazote is also used to alleviate angina, for relief from intestinal gas and a general digestive aid, to increase sweating.

The decoction of its leaf is used to expel gas from the intestines and as a mild laxative. It is used as an insecticide and a natural healer for cramps, gout, hemorrhoids, worms in the intestine, and nervous system disorders.

Since the essential oil which is distilled from the seeds, is toxic, the oil of Epazote plant is not recommended for internal use. However, the leaves of this plant which contains smaller amounts of essential oil is the recommended treatment for intestinal parasites in herbal medicinal healing systems.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of intestinal worms.

Off Label Uses:

None noted thus far.

Side Effects:
It can cause:
Convulsions;
Death;
Dizziness;
Headache;
Hepatic conditions;
Irritation in the mouth and throat;
Irritation to the skin, lining of the intestines;
Paralysis;
Renal conditions;
Temporary loss of hearing;
Vertigo.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in pregnant women and nursing mothers;
Can result in explosion when mixed with other chemicals, acids, and/or when heated.

Drug Interactions:
Increases photosensitivity or sensitivity to sunlight and possible reactions include:
Amitriptyline;
Ciprofloxacin;
Gatifloxacin;
Levofloxacin;
Lomefloxacin;
Methoxsalen;
Moxifloxacin;
Norfloxacin;
Ofloxacin;
Sparfloxacin;
Sulfamethoxazole;
Tetracycline;
Trimethoprim;
Trioxsalen.

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About Epazote

Epazote is a remedy for roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Also used as an effective remedy for upper respiratory illnesses like cough, asthma, bronchitis etc. Epazote is also used to alleviate angina, for relief from intestinal gas and a general digestive aid, to increase sweating. The decoction of its leaf is used to expel gas from the intestines and as a mild laxative. It is used as an insecticide and a natural healer for cramps, gout, hemorrhoids, worms in the intestine, and nervous system disorders. Since the essential oil which is distilled from the seeds, is toxic, the oil of Epazote plant is not recommended for internal use. However, the leaves of this plant which contains smaller amounts of essential oil is the recommended treatment for intestinal parasites in herbal medicinal healing systems.

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