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Tapeworm: Moneizia
Albizia anthelmintica 89.8% efficacy for mixed parasites in sheep (Wynn &Fougere, 2007, p. 442)
Diospyros mespiliformis (African ebony) extract in rodents 97-100% effective (Wynn, 2003, p. 32)
Hilderbrantia sepalosa 90% efficacy for mixed parasites in sheep (Wynn & Fougere, 2007 p. 442)
Khaya anthotheca decoction for Fasciola hepatica in ruminants (Wynn, 2003, p. 32)
Mallotus philippensis powdered fruit for Cestodes in goats (Wynn, 2003, p. 32)
Myrosine afriacana 77% efficacy mixed parastes in sheep (Wynn & Fougere, 2007, p. 442)
Nauclea latifolia extract as effective as albendazole for mixed nematodes in sheep (Wynn, 2003, p.
32).
Ocimum gratissimum (Basil) essential oil, eugenol (at 0.5% conc.) for H. contortus (Wynn & Fougere,
2007, p. 443)
Spigelia anthelmia ethyl acetate inhibited 100% of H. contortus eggs and 81% of larval development,
methanolic extract inhibited 97% of eggs and 84% of larva (Wynn & Fougere, 2007, p. 443)
Spondias mombin 100% effective for Haemonchus spp., Trichostrongylus spp., Oesophagostomum
spp., Strongyloides spp., and Trichurias spp. in sheep (Wynn & Fougere, 2007, p. 328)
Terminalia glaucescens infusion and decoction for strongyles in calves (Wynn, 2003, p. 32)
Vernonia amygdalina infusion and decoction for strongyles and coccidia in calves (Wynn, 2003, p. 32)
Plants high in tannins also show anthelmintic properties (Wynn & Fougere, 2007, p. 433).
Bertholletia excelsa
Coptis chinensis
Ranunculus sceleratus
Zanthoxylum liebmannianun
Plants for Coccidia, Traditional Antiseptics (From De Bairacli Levy, 1991, p. 227):
Anthelmintics as Pasture Plantings (All from Wynn & Fougere, 2007, p. 442):
Cichorium intybus (chicory) grazed showed fewer adult abomasal helminths
Hedysarum coronarium (sulla) grazed showed higher antibody titers against antigens of Ostertagia
circumcinta and lower numbers of adult parasites also
Lotus corniculatus (birdsfoot trefoil) grazed showed lower fecal egg counts
Onobrychis viciifolia (sainfoin) legume with polyphenols and tannins had significant in vitro and in vivo effects
on larva and adult H. contortus, Trichostrongylus colubriformis and Dictyocaulus viviparous (lungworm)
Plants Showing Potential as Anthelmintics and Recommended as Pasture Plants (U. of Aberdeen,
2003):
Legumes (possibly)
Herbs Listed as Drugs and Regulated in Countries Other than U. S. (Wynn, 2003, p. 35):
Chenopodium
In conclusion, there are many plants that have a history of use as anthelmintics. Each culture and medical
tradition has its own favorites that may have been in use for thousands of years. I have not attempted to
include most of these although the recipes from Eclectic American physicians can be entertaining, useful or
even poisonous. There are too many options of plants that may be slightly or completely effective against
most parasite infestations to include here. Use caution when choosing herbs for deworming purposes, some
may be toxic at low levels to the host while others may be completely safe, or unsafe for one species of
animal while harmless to another. This information was intended to provide insight into traditional and
scientific validation of plant use as anthelmintics, not to provide doses or prescriptions for particular parasite
problems. Nutrition, minerals, pasture management and good husbandry practices combined with qualified
veterinary care are the best solutions to parasites in sheep.
By Alethea Kenney
Works Cited (numbers refer to sources cited in spreadsheet):
1. De Bairacli Levy, J. (1991). The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable. London: Faber.
2. Satrija, F., Retnani, E. B., Ridwan, Y., and Tiuria, R. (2001). Potential Use of Herbal Anthelmintics as
Alternative Antiparasitic Drugs for Small Holder Farms in Developing Countries. Proceedings of 10th
Conference of Association Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. Copenhagen, Denmark
Online: http://www.aitvm.kvl.dk/E_periurban/E6Satrija.htm
Retrieved Feb. 25, 2008
3. University of Aberdeen, 2003, www.abdn.ac.uk/organic/organic_14c.php, Retrieved Feb. 29, 2008
4. Wynn, S. (2003). Herbal Treatment of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Companion Animals. Journal of the
American Herbalists Guild 4(1) pp. 29-39.
5. Wynn, S. and Fougere, B. (2007). Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Missouri: Mosby.