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Inhibition of enteric parasites by emulsified oil of oregano in vivo
Author(s) -
Force Mark,
Sparks William S.,
Ronzio Robert A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1573(200005)14:3<213::aid-ptr583>3.0.co;2-u
Subject(s) - blastocystis , entamoeba coli , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , entamoeba histolytica , feces , helminths , immunology , ascaris lumbricoides
Oil of Mediterranean oregano Oreganum vulgare was orally administered to 14 adult patients whose stools tested positive for enteric parasites, Blastocystis hominis, Entamoeba hartmanni and Endolimax nana . After 6 weeks of supplementation with 600 mg emulsified oil of oregano daily, there was complete disappearance of Entamoeba hartmanni (four cases), Endolimax nana (one case), and Blastocystis hominis in eight cases. Also, Blastocystis hominis scores declined in three additional cases. Gastrointestinal symptoms improved in seven of the 11 patients who had tested positive for Blastocystis hominis . Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.