Tapeworm Herbal Treatment

Tapeworms are segmented worms that live in the small intestines of humans and animals. Though there are plenty of effective medications, herbal treatments for tapeworms also exist. One such treatment uses grapefruit seed extract.

What it Handles

• Grapefruit seed extract is a powerful substance used to attack both internal and external parasites. It can handle single-celled and multi-celled organisms, making it quite versatile and capable against tapeworms.

How it Handles Parasites

• Grapefruit seed extract alkalizes the blood and body fluid. Parasites, such as tapeworms, need a fairly acidic environment to support themselves in the intestine. Raising the pH (which makes the environment more basic) makes the environment inhospitable to tapeworms and they expire.

No Side Effects

• Grapefruit seed extract's anti-oxidant, antifungal and antibacterial properties come from a substance known as naringenin, which is a naturally occurring compound that is a powerful alternative to antibiotics, but with no side effects.

How to Take It

• Grapefruit seed extract can be taken both internally through teas, tinctures and capsules, or externally as a spray or wash. Either method can be highly effective, but the extract should be taken internally for tapeworms.

Where to Get It

• Grapefruit seed extract is available at most health food stores and holistic herbal shops. It can also be purchased online in capsule form, and extracted from grapefruit pulp and seeds.