Influencers Want You To Flush Out Your Parasites, But Doctors Want You To Flush Their Advice

Wormwood, cloves, black walnut hulls, and pumpkin seed extract… No, we aren’t already making a Christmas shopping list. These are supposedly the ultimate weapons against the evil parasites allegedly playing hide-and-seek inside your body. Or at least, that is what online “wellness” influencers want you to believe.

Lately, social media has been flooded with herbal pills, do-it-yourself extracts, and pricey detox teas, all promising the same thing: a clean gut. This “parasite cleanse” trend has even roped in celebrities and self-proclaimed health gurus.

But do these cleanses actually work? More importantly, is there even a parasite problem to begin with?

We are breaking down everything you need to know — from the history of parasitic infections to how this trend started, and whether any of it is worth your time. Bored Panda spoke to actual health experts to get the actual tea.