Nature’s Pharmacy: Antiparasitic Foods & Fruits That Grow on Trees!

Several trees produce fruits with known or potential antiparasitic properties, supported by traditional use and some scientific studies. Here is a list of notable trees whose fruits are considered antiparasitic:

1. Papaya (Carica papaya)

The seeds and unripe fruit contain papain and caricin, enzymes with known antiparasitic activity, especially effective against intestinal worms like Ascaris lumbricoides and Giardia.

2. Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

The rind and fruit contain punicalagins and alkaloids with anthelmintic properties, traditionally used for tapeworms and protozoan parasites.

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