Intestinal Worms

The problem of infestation with intestinal worms is very common in Indian children. This is mainly due to lack of personal hygiene, poor sanitation and contamination of food and water. The different types of worms are roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, threadworms and giardia.
Causes
The eggs of the worms find their way into the human body through contaminated food and water. Consumption of raw or improperly cooked vegetables and meat can give rise to growth and spread of worms. Drinking water from sources other than municipal taps without boiling, can also help in carrying cysts (eggs) of worms into the intestine.
Signs & Symptoms
The symptoms of the presence of worms vary according to their types. Some worms cause pain in the abdomen with either constipation or diarrhoea. Hookworms suck blood and give rise to anaemia. Round­worms are responsible for cough, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Urticaria, fever and bronchitis may also occur in some patients.
Herbal Medicines
An apple a day keeps the worms away.
Tomatoes 2-3 in number with a pinch of black pepper and salt taken on empty stomach for 10 days prove very useful in worms.
Coconut water mixed with a small quantity of honey is very useful in worms.
Ajwain 5gm mixed with a pinch of salt taken on empty stomach for 5-7 days.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Krimi Mudgar Ras -1 pill 3 times a day.
Krimi Kalanal Ras -1 pill 2 times a day for 7-10 days.
Krimi Har Ras 1 tab. daily for 10-15 days
Do's & Don'ts
Sweet should be avoided.
sleeping during the days should be avoided.
Boiled water should be used especially during rainy season.
Fast food, junk foods are beeter avoided.