What is the Ayurvedic remedy for Strongyloides stercoralis?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The alcohol content in the drug acts as a preservative, so it is best not to evaporate it, as doing so could reduce its shelf life. Instead, I suggest mixing the prescribed dose with hot water, stirring it well, and waiting for ten minutes before consuming it. The heat will help evaporate the alcohol. Additionally, consuming buttermilk or lemon juice immediately (within 10 to 30 minutes) after taking the alcohol-based Ayurvedic medicine can help neutralize its effects. This is a recommended practice.

Alternatively, you could ask your physician to prescribe an alternative medicine without alcohol. Similar herbal ingredients are available in different forms (such as kashaya, choorna, aristam, etc.), and you can achieve the same effect with a different formulation.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I can understand your situation.

For treating helminths, take one tablet of Albendazole at night on the first day, followed by one tablet of Mebendazole twice daily for the next three days. This is a straightforward method for dealing with intestinal worms. This course should be repeated every six months. If pinworms around the anal region cause itching at night, wash the area with water, dry it with a towel, and immediately wash the affected clothes. Apply talcum powder to the anal region. This will help eliminate worms that have come to the anal area to lay eggs. Use this method whenever itching occurs. Note that this is only for pinworms, not for intra-intestinal worms.

If you do not prefer this method or if it proves ineffective, you may consider Ayurvedic treatments for worms, as follows:

1. Vidanga choornam: Take 0.07 ounces with water twice daily for two months. This is an alternative to vidangarishta and targets the worms directly. Alternatively, you can use Guggulu panchapala choornam (containing guggulu, triphala, long pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom). Take one teaspoon of this powder with water twice daily. Another option is Taramandura guda (containing mandura, gomutra, and guda). Take two tablets twice daily.
2. Shaddharana choornam (containing chitraka, indrayava, paadha, katuka, athivisha, and daruharida): Take one teaspoon of this choornam with water twice daily for one month. This helps improve digestion and absorption during worm infestation and should be taken alongside the first drug.

The doctor may have prescribed Balarishta to improve general health. There are other alternatives, such as ashwagandha tablets. Please seek further suggestions from him regarding these alternatives.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

After diagnosing Strongyloides stercoralis, I have reconsidered the approach. The herbal drugs mentioned may effectively target and destroy worms in the intestine but might not be as effective against worms residing in other body organs outside the intestine. Additionally, this worm impacts your immune system and causes various allergic symptoms. Therefore, I would recommend two specific drugs that can target the worm and also enhance your immune system to help eradicate it. This approach aims to eliminate the infection and prevent further allergic symptoms.

To address intestinal worms, continue using Vidanga-based drugs and Kriminol syrup for one to two months.

1. Nandhi mezhugu capsules (containing Semecarpus anacardium, cow ghee, and Strychnos potatorum): Take 200 mg, one capsule in the morning and one at night after food.
2. Poorna chandirodhayam Tablets (containing swarnabhasma, suddha parada, and suddha gandhaka): Take 200 mg, one tablet in the morning and one at night after food.

Purchase these two drugs and take them twice daily after meals. This regimen should help address both the worm infestation and the allergic symptoms, and improve your overall immunity.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The same herbs are used in the Unani system for similar purposes. However, other Unani therapies, such as cupping and leech therapy, are not typically used for treating Strongyloides. Nonetheless, you might want to consult an Unani expert for further guidance.

Thank you.