Region & Language

Deworming

Glossary

Deworming refers to the treatment or prevention of intestinal parasite (worm) infestations in humans or animals.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: Pumpkin seeds have historically been mentioned in folk medicine and traditional healing in connection with deworming animals. The constituent cucurbitin is discussed in this context. Pumpkin seed oil is not an approved deworming agent and is not a medication.

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