Wormseed glandular goosefoot

Wormseed go osefoot is a plant from which oil is produced that is used as a medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, wormseed glandular goosefoot oil is used to treat intestinal infestations of roundworms and hookworms.

How does wormseed glandular goosefoot oil work?

Wormseed glandular goosefoot oil appears to work by paralyzing the worms in the intestines.

How effective is wormseed glandular goosefoot oil?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement regarding the effectiveness of wormseed glandular goosefoot oil for treating intestinal worm infestations. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of wormseed glandular goosefoot oil in this area of application.

Safety and side effects

Wormseed glandular goosefootoil is not safe and harmless. Wormseed glandular goosefoot oil contains the chemical ascaridol, which is very toxic. Ascaridol can irritate the skin, mouth, throat and the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. It can also cause vomiting, headaches, dizziness, kidney and liver damage, temporary numbness, convulsions, paralysis and death. In addition to this, wormseed glandular goosefoot oil can explode when heated or mixed with acid.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Wormseed glandular goosefoot oil is not safe for anyone, but it is especially dangerous for pregnant and breastfeeding women because it contains toxic chemicals.

Interactions

Care should be taken when using wormseed glandular goosefoot oil in combination with the following medications:

Some medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Wormseed glandular goosefoot oil may also increase sensitivity to sunlight. Taking wormseed glandular goosefoot oil in combination with medications that may increase sensitivity to sunlight could increase the risk of sunburn, blistering of the skin or rashes on skin areas exposed to the sun. For this reason, use a sunblock and wear protective clothing when spending time in the sun.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of wormseed glandular goosefoot oil depends on various factors such as age, health condition and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for wormseed glandular goosefoot oil. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.