I’ve written newsletters in the past about the scourge of parasites infecting our intestinal tracts, organs and blood, and if you know me, you will know that I tend to regard parasites as “guilty unless proven innocent beyond doubt, even if tests have been carried out which came back ‘negative'”. I am not going to go into the symptoms and types of parasites here, as I like to keep my messages original and different rather than just re-hash what I have written before. Read the article Could Parasites Be Troubling You? if you want to venture into that topic.

Prior to the question of whether it’s better to take capsules or liquids, first here is some information on our top options.

Enula (this one is a liquid)

Enula is a combination of three herbs – Elecampane root, Jalapa root and West Indian Grape that are known to possess powerful anti parasitical properties. Practitioners have reported that Enula is very effective against Round Worms, Guinea Worm, Ascaris and certain species of Babesia, a parasite commonly associated with Borreliosis (Lyme disease). Elecampane contains inulin (44%), a phytochemical that coats and soothes the lining of the bronchial passages and acts as an expectorant in the body. Inulin helps promote beneficial intestinal bacteria, very important since 80% of the immune system is located in the digestive system. The antitussive (cough prevention and treatment) and carminative (soothing effect on the intestinal tract) effects of elecampane may possibly also be due to the inulin and mucilage content. Studies have also shown two other active ingredients in elecampane, alantolactone and isoalantolactone, to be useful in treating parasites, including Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, and Threadworm; this research supports the traditional use of elecampane to treat digestive disorders and parasitic infections. Elecampane root and rhizome contain approximately 1–4% volatile oils. Most of these volatile oils are composed of sesquiterpene lactones, including alantolactone.

Paratrex (this one comes in capsules)

Firstly paratrex contains Black walnut hull which is one of the most potent herbs for removing harmful organisms from the intestinal tract. The high tannin content of the green hull is primarily responsible for this effect. Other constituents such as juglandin, juglone, and juglandic acid are also involved in the purging process. Research suggests black walnut can oxygenate the blood to create a hostile environment to harmful organisms. The green husk also contains organic iodine, which assists the cleansing of harmful organisms. The next ingredient is Wildcrafted Epazote (leaves, seed) which is a herb of choice for attacking and expelling various harmful organisms that take up residence in the intestinal tract. Diatomaceous earth Recently is an interesting ingredient, as there has been an increasing area of interest for its use lie in human and animal applications, particularly for its exciting benefit as a safe and effective anti-parasitic. (Being is rich in silica, it has also been suggested that it may have positive effects on skeletal health and metabolism).Organic Neem used to expel anything that’s unwanted in the body in Ayurvedic medicine more or less as far back as records go. Clove Bud is considered one of the best herbs for killing eggs from harmful organisms and it also discourages fungus. And finally Wormwood, which has been used as an intestinal cleansing herb as far back as 1600 BC. Wormwood creates an extremely hostile environment for harmful organisms in your intestinal tract and promotes healthy digestion by increasing liver and gallbladder secretions. It also contains Fulvic Acid which enhances absorption of everything else.

Aniseed Formula (this one also comes in capsules)

This is our own product and is the most cost effective option of the polyherbal products where money is an object. No, it doesn’t have a sexy label like the above products,it doesn’t have expensive marketing behind it, and its not it’s mass produced. It contains culinary herbs but don’t let that kid you. Lot’s of herbs used in the house (though its often the roots that are used medicinally) are seriously powerful for therapeutic purposes. Its claim to fame is the unique way this, and of The Finchley Clinic herbal range were formulated. As the developer put it “These formulae have been developed because we were dissatisfied with currently available products. Using our test system (Vega Biokinesiology), we find that single herbs “power score” (a measure of efficacy) 5-20, currently available herbal formulae power typically score 15-30, and our formulae power usually score 35-50. We therefore believe that our formulae are up to three times more effective than existing herbal formulae”. This maybe an exaggeration as the industry in general has raised its game in the two decades since he wrote this, but make not mistake, it’s a good product. Formulated for those who want something which combines a mixture of anti-worm, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients. Obviously very useful for those who don’t know what kind of parasites they have (in other words 95% of us). The ingredients are Aniseed, Licorice, Cranberry, Turmeric, Celery Seed, Thyme, Pomegranite, Fennel, Peppermint. People often find this surprising as they are “culinary” and often take the view of “well that obviously can’t do anything” And they are wrong. Take pomegranite for example. It’s rich in the unique tannins punicalin, pedunculagin, punicalagin, which are all antifungal and antiparasitic. The issue here isn’t that the ingredients are ineffective. The issue is that people tend to treat the familiar with contempt.

Stop press: If you are on of the less than 5% of people who SPECIFICALLY know (or at least believe) that your parasite problem is protozoa as opposed to parasites in general, for example B. Hominis please use Pimpinella Formula instead of Aniseed Formula. Our formulator tweaked this one to focus on this particular class of parasite and it would work quicker than Aniseed Formula.

Biocidin (grapefruit seed oil) or Citricidal (grapefruit seed extract)

These are available in both liquid and capsules. This is very useful as an additional product to enhance any of the above for its general anti parasite activity, though my understanding is that its especially good for its ovicidal activity (ovicidal meaning “egg killing”). Also helps candida sufferers as it’s anti-fungal.

These products aren’t the be all and end all. We do have other products you can use. But they are usually my top choices when I am put on the spot.

What should you combine with anti parasite products (apart from a low sugar diet)

Everyone working to eradicate parasites should take one of our colon cleanse products before going to bed or first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.If you’re in London or Hertfordshire (within reasonable distance of my sister clinic, in High Barnet on the London / Herts border) you can also enhance the work with colon hydrotherapy or find a practitioner in your area. We can also recommend people in a few parts of the country, and you can contact us about this if you want to, but via the Contact Us form on the web site NOT by replying to this email. Colonic irrigation is not essential, but it will make everything else you do work quicker.

Secondly, you should take a good probiotic an hour or more away from the herbal products once or twice a day.

Die-Off problems

If you start taking these products and feel rubbish, which happens in a few cases, as the body rids itself of parasitic toxins, please take Burdock Formula (if you prefer capsules) or Burbur-Pinella (if you prefer a liquid). Personally if it were me, I would take double the label dosage no matter which one I used. These are both wonderful general detox products for the blood, lymph, and brain. But I am suggesting them here specifically to help with the ‘die-off’. For those who have strong reactions, they will normally make the entire experience more comfortable. If even if this doesn’t work. then the only option is to use a much slower and gentler approach, in which case you should contact me, and book a consultation (which I’m afraid would be chargeable).

“Is is better to use capsules or liquid products?”

In all honesty, I really don’t think it matters. They both work. What IS important is that you take them persistently for at least 6 weeks. Personally I’d rather you took them for at least 12 weeks, but hey what do I know, I’ve only been doing this stuff my entire adult life. A lot of people ask me how long does it take to get rid of these damn creatures. Well, individual results vary, and if you carry on eating sugar, which tends to feed them, it will take vastly longer than if you don’t (though you will get there in the end either way). It also depends on what sort of thing you’re dealing with. As a general rule worms you can get rid of pretty quickly (under a month, and often much quicker even than that), but protozoa (singled celled bacterial parasites) and candida (a parasitic fungus) take a few months rather than a few weeks.  At least that’s what the man who developed Aniseed Formula maintains, who in my opinion has exceptional knowledge (which even makes me look like a beginner), and in my experience he usually turns out to be right about virtually everything.

That’s it for now. Wishing everyone a healthy parasite free summer

Mark G. Lester
Director
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com