Evidence supporting the use of: Chenopodium Oil
For the health condition: Parasites (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chenopodium oil (often derived from Chenopodium ambrosioides, also known as American wormseed or epazote) has a long history of traditional use as an anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) agent. Historically, it was employed in folk medicine, particularly in North and South America, to expel intestinal worms such as roundworms and hookworms. The oil contains active compounds like ascaridole, which is believed to contribute to its anti-parasitic effects. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chenopodium oil was used in mainstream Western medicine, including in the United States, as a treatment for intestinal worm infections, especially in children.

However, the use of Chenopodium oil has declined due to its significant toxicity and the development of safer, more effective pharmaceutical anthelmintics. Adverse effects, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and even fatalities from overdose, have been documented. While some early scientific studies reported efficacy against intestinal parasites, modern clinical research is limited, and Chenopodium oil is largely considered obsolete in medical practice today. Its use persists mostly in herbal and traditional medicine circles, but without robust modern scientific validation or safety assurances.

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