Remedy

Cina (wormseed)

Artemisia cina

Botanical illustration of Cina

The leading remedy for parasites and intestinal worms in children, especially when there is irritability, restlessness, teeth grinding during sleep, picking at the nose, and a ravenous appetite. The child may be difficult to please, dislikes being touched or looked at, and is worse at night or around the new or full moon.

Key indications

  • Best for: Top remedy for parasites and intestinal worms in children
  • Irritable, restless child who grinds teeth at night
  • Picking or boring at the nose, especially at night
  • Ravenous hunger soon after eating, or variable appetite
  • Worse at night, around the full or new moon, or from being touched
Worse from

Night, full or new moon, being touched or looked at, worms

Better from

Mid-moon cycles, food, being carried

Suggested dosage

6X twice daily for several weeks; taper as symptoms improve..

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.