Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) has a long history of traditional use as a vermifuge (an agent that expels intestinal worms), particularly for treating tapeworms and other intestinal parasites. Historical European herbal texts from the Middle Ages and early modern periods often cite tansy for this purpose. The plant contains compounds such as thujone, which is thought to have anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) properties. However, the use of tansy for parasites is primarily based on folk medicine and herbal traditions rather than modern clinical research.

Scientific studies on tansy’s effectiveness against tapeworms or other parasites are limited and mostly in vitro or animal studies, which show some anthelmintic activity, but there is a lack of robust, controlled human clinical trials to validate its efficacy and safety. Moreover, tansy is known to be toxic at certain doses due to thujone, raising concerns about its safety for internal use. Thus, while the traditional use of tansy for parasites is well-documented, modern medicine does not recommend its use due to toxicity risks and insufficient scientific validation.

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