Homemade Anti-Parasite Broth
You might be shocked to discover just how widespread parasites really are, and that you can kill ’em all with this Homemade Anti-Parasite Broth.
The truth is that parasites play a subtle yet significant role in the health of between 25 and 50 percent of the population worldwide.
You may have assumed that this phenomenon was confined to developing nations grappling with sanitation challenges, but parasites exist in a myriad of forms and dimensions.
The WHO estimates that 25 percent of the world’s population has intestinal parasite infections. That number can reach 50 percent in tropical and subtropical areas without clean water and sanitation.
According to the CDC, nearly 60 million Americans are hosts to parasites, with many remaining blissfully unaware of their presence.
These unwelcome intruders can cause various health problems, from internal to neurological.
Intestinal parasites, like worms and single-celled organisms, live in your intestines and feed off your body. They rely on you for food and shelter and use you to spread to others.
These parasites can cause uncomfortable symptoms and sometimes lead to more serious health problems.
The good news is that with a little know-how, you can strengthen your body’s natural defenses against parasites using simple ingredients found in your kitchen!
In this post, we’ll explore some ingredients that can help combat parasites and combine them in a nourishing antiparasitic broth recipe you can make at home.
And if you think this doesn’t apply to you, it’s because you are not aware of parasite symptoms. You can find them here.
Parasites In Humans
There are somewhere between 75,000 and 300,000 species of parasites that infect people, but some are more common than others. Here are three that are often found in the United States:
Pinworms – Pinworms are small, white worms that infect children and cause severe anal itching, particularly at night. They are transmitted by ingesting microscopic eggs from contaminated hands, surfaces, bedding, or food.
Giardia lamblia – Giardia lamblia is a common intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea. It spreads through the ingestion of cysts from contaminated water, food, or surfaces, resulting in symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and weight loss.
Toxoplasma gondii – Toxoplasma gondii is a common parasite that causes toxoplasmosis. It can be transmitted through undercooked meat, infected cat feces, or from mother to child during pregnancy.
While it typically seems mild in healthy people, it can be problematic for pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems, potentially causing neurological and vision problems.
You might never have connected the parasites in your gut to misplacing your keys, but science is once again confirming what our ancestors intuitively knew. They turned to natural remedies like Lemon Balm, Lion’s Mane, and Reishi to clear brain fog and support the rapid regeneration of brain cells.
Even though parasites can sometimes be contracted through food, food can also be the solution to eliminating them! Let’s discuss some natural antiparasitic foods, including herbs.
Natural Parasite-Killing Foods
Like herbs, many foods possess medicinal properties that can effectively eliminate parasites. Especially internal parasites. Here are the foods I’m working with today, followed by how they help:
Garlic—Studies show garlic may help kill pinworms and help combat parasites like giardia and roundworms by inhibiting their growth and reducing infection severity.
Pumpkin (including seeds)—Pumpkins and their seeds help fight intestinal worms like tapeworms and roundworms by paralyzing and expelling them. Compounds like cucurbitacin disrupt parasite metabolism, aiding in their removal.
Sweet potato—Sweet potatoes, rich in vitamin A, boost the immune system to fight parasites by maintaining a healthy gut lining. Their antioxidants also reduce inflammation and aid in parasite elimination.
Carrots—Carrots are high in fiber and beta-carotene, which boost the immune system and aid in the elimination of intestinal parasites. The fiber content can also help clean the digestive tract, removing worms and other parasites.
Beetroot—Beetroot has antiparasitic properties that reduce the survival of parasitic larvae due to its bioactive compounds and antioxidants. Studies show beetroot extracts can disrupt parasites like Plasmodium, limiting their ability to multiply.
Honey—Honey’s antioxidant and immune-boosting properties help the body combat parasitic infections more effectively. It pairs surprisingly well with garlic! While the combination might seem unusual, I promise the taste is worth it. Together, honey and garlic work wonders for your gut. Here’s how they can transform your digestive health.
Onion—Onion contains sulfur compounds like allicin and quercetin, which have antiparasitic properties that disrupt parasite metabolism and create an inhospitable environment, aiding in their expulsion from the body.
Ginger—Ginger’s bioactive compounds, like gingerol and zingerone, inhibit parasite growth, reduce digestive inflammation, and aid in their expulsion.
Chili—Chilis contain capsaicin, which inhibits parasites by disrupting their cells and creating an unfavorable environment in the gut.
We will also add some antiparasitic herbs at the end to ramp up the antiparasitic properties. Star anis, Oregano, and Rosemary all help with parasites in a similar fashion.
They contain potent compounds with antiparasitic properties that help disrupt parasite metabolism, support digestion, and enhance the body’s ability to eliminate them.
Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful compound with antiparasitic properties that disrupts the parasites’ cellular functions, reduces inflammation in the gut, and strengthens the immune system. I’ve also added 5-6 bay leaves for flavor and good health!
These are just 10 foods that support your body, but there are countless natural remedies out there that can take the place of over-the-counter drugs, which often cause more harm than good!
I gathered all this knowledge from an herbal guide—the sequel to a bestseller—that has become an essential part of my bookshelf, helping me stay healthy and thrive for years to come.
Some Ground Rules
Let’s establish some ground rules before we make our broth so your parasite-cleansing broth is as effective as possible. While some nutrients are heat-sensitive, cooking increases the bioavailability of others.
Cooking breaks down vegetable cell walls, enhancing nutrient access like carotenoids. So, by paying attention to cooking temperature and time, you can create a nutritious and flavorful herb and vegetable broth that retains most of its beneficial nutrients.
Here are some tips:
- Minimize Cutting: Cut vegetables into bigger pieces. Smaller pieces expose more surface area to heat and water, resulting in greater nutrient loss.
- Avoid high temperatures: simmer broth over low heat instead of boiling. Heat can destroy vitamin C and some B vitamins.
- Don’t cook for too long: cooking for lengthy periods breaks down nutrients. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Add Herbs Later: Some herbs have volatile oils that don’t like heat. They should be added after the broth has been taken off the heat.
- Keep peels and skins: Vegetable skins contain high concentrations of nutrients.
Homemade Anti-parasite Broth Recipe
Make sure to select organic herbs and vegetables. Garden-fresh is even better!
- One small pumpkin pulp removed. (keep the seeds)
- ½ a sweet potato
- 2 carrots
- 1 whole beet (keep the leaves)
- 2-inch piece of ginger root
- 3 whole dried chilis
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 whole onion quartered
- 8 C. of water
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- 5 whole star anis
- 5 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons of oregano
- 1 tsp. of rosemary
- 1 tsp. of turmeric
- Salt to taste
Step 1.
Cut all your vegetables into large chunks and place them in a pot with water. Bay leaves, chilies, and garlic can be cooked alongside the vegetables. Make sure you include the pumpkin seeds!
Step 2.
Bring the pot to a simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Let it cook with the lid on until the vegetables are tender. This should take 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 3.
When the vegetables are tender, turn off the heat and add the herbs. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes before straining into another vessel.
You can either use your anti-parasite broth as a meal base or drink it straight from the cup. It’s quite delicious!
However, if you don’t have the time, the tools, or the place where you can source your ingredients, you can purchase the Gut-Regenerating Blend, designed to repair the damage caused by parasites and aid your body in fighting them. You can get it here. It’s made by one of America’s top herbalists, and all the herbs in it are either wild-harvested or organically grown – which not a lot of supplements can claim!
The anti-parasite broth might just become one of the most sought-after remedies once a crisis strikes, pharmacies get looted, and hospitals overcrowded.