Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 http://www.egregore.com/herbs/Chenopodium.htm Uses The oil of chenopodium, derived from the seeds and other overground parts of wormseed, is an excellent anthelmintic for roundworms, hookworms, dwarf tapeworms, intestinal amoeba, and other intestinal parasites, though it is not as effective against large tapeworms. Either the oil or an infusion of seeds with milk was used in treating worms in children. Wormseed is also used as a mild cardiac stimulant and to promote secretions of skin and kidneys. Warning This herb's oil is highly toxic. A dash of the leaves is added as a culinary herb to Mexican bean dishes in the belief that it may reduce gas. May cause dermatitis, vertigo (dizziness or light-headedness) or an allergic reaction. An overdose of the oil can result in poisoning and death. (a 1 year old baby given a dose of 4 drops 3 times per day for 2 days, died and other cases of overdose deaths are on record. Do not use wormseed without medical supervision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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