Herbs and plantsPomegranate Bark — An Old Remedy for Tapeworms That Has Been Forgotten?
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Henryk Różański describes pomegranate bark as an old remedy for tapeworms and other parasites.
- Henryk Różański attributes to it an effect that disrupts the functioning of parasites’ nerves and muscles and, in the case of tapeworms, paralyzes them.
- Henryk Różański cites old recommendations for using the bark as a decoction, macerate, and extract.
- However, excessive doses of bark extracts can cause poisoning, including nausea, vomiting, and vision problems.
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Henryk Różański
Pomegranate bark was considered one of the old remedies for tapeworms.
„Pomegranate bark is one of the oldest remedies against worms, or tapeworms — Anthelmintica. I once wrote about the pomegranate tree on this page: http://luskiewnik.strefa.pl/punica.html, and also here: http://luskiewnik.strefa.pl/antiparasitica/p18.htm
In medicine, an alkaloid isolated from the bark was even used — punicine, also called pelletierine.”Kora granatu to jeden z najstarszych środków przeciwczerwiowych = przeciwtasiemcowych – Anthelmintica. O granatowcu pisałem kiedyś na stronie: http://luskiewnik.strefa.pl/punica.html , a także tutaj http://luskiewnik.strefa.pl/antiparasitica/p18.htm
W lecznictwie stosowano nawet wyizolowany z kory alkaloid – punicynę, zwany również pelletieryną.
Henryk Różański
According to Henryk Różański, pomegranate bark and other parts of the plant disrupt neuromuscular transmission in various parasites, including tapeworms.
„Unripe fruits, bark from twigs and roots, leaves, and fruit peel contain tannins and alkaloids that disrupt neuromuscular transmission in parasitic roundworms and flatworms (roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, whipworms, flukes, and other flat and round parasites). They also kill pathogenic protozoa and disease-causing fungi.”Niedojrzałe owoce, kora z gałązek i korzeni, liście, skórka owoców dzięki zawartości garbników i alkaloidów zakłócają przewodnictwo nerwowo-mięśniowe obleńców i płazińców pasożytniczych (glisty, owsiki, tasiemce, włosogłówki, motylice i inne parazyty płaskie oraz obłe), ponadto zabijają pierwotniaki patogenne i grzyby chorobotwórcze.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański describes how a decoction of the bark paralyzes tapeworm muscles, while pelletierine kills them in solution.
„So, take 30–60 g of bark, pour water over it, and macerate (soak) it for several hours. Then boil it until the decoction has reduced to a volume of 200 ml. Drink these 200 ml of decoction in small sips over the course of an hour. The remedy paralyzes tapeworm muscles. Sometimes it causes nausea and vomiting. The bark contains about 22% tannic acid. A 0.01% solution of pelletierine kills tapeworms within a few minutes.”Zatem bierzemy 30-60 g kory, zalewamy wodą, macerujemy (moczymy) kilka godzin, potem gotujemy tak długo, aby woda odparowała z odwaru do objętości 200 ml. Te 200 ml odwaru pijemy małymi łyczkami, aby w ciągu godziny zażyć. Lek poraża mięśnie tasiemców. Czasem wywołuje nudności i wymioty. W korze jest około 22% kwasu garbnikowego. Pelletieryna w roztworze 0,01% zabija tasiemce w ciągu kliku minut.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański states that pomegranate bark contains alkaloids at a concentration of 0.4–0.8%.
„The fruit peel, bark, root, and twigs of the pomegranate tree contain pyridine alkaloids: pelletierine C8H15ON, methylpelletierine C9H17ON, methylisopelletierine C9H17ON, isopelletierine C8H15ON, and pseudopelletierine C9H15ON. The bark contains 0.4 to 0.8% alkaloids.”W skórce owoców, w korze, korzeniu i w gałązkach granatowca występują alkaloidy pirydynowe: peletieryna C8H15ON, metylopeletieryna C9H17ON, metyloizopeletieryna C9H17ON, izopeletieryna C8H15ON, pseudopeletieryna C9H15ON. W korze znajduje się od 0,4 do 0,8% alkaloidów.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański gives old recommendations for using bark extract against tapeworms.
„According to Dr. J. Modrakowski (1930), the dose of this extract is 20–40 g, taken over 4 days, against tapeworms.
Dr. W. Roeske (1955) recommended a macerate — Maceratio (a cold extract of Cortex Granati, soaked in water for 12 hours): 20–30 g in 200 ml of water, to be drunk in two portions half an hour apart.”Wg dra J. Modrakowskiego (1930 r.) dawka takiego wyciągu to 20-40 g, podawana w ciągu 4 dni, przeciwko tasiemcom.
Dr W. Roeske (1955 r.) zalecał macerat – Maceratio (wyciąg na zimno z Cortex Granati – moczono w wodzie 12 h): 20-30 g w 200 ml wody, wypić w dwóch porcjach w odstępach półgodzinnych.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański describes a tincture and macerate made from the bark and other parts of the pomegranate tree as antiparasitic remedies.
„Unripe fruits, bark, and fruit peel contain antiparasitic alkaloids. Tincture 1:5 in 50–70% alcohol — Tinctura Granati: macerate for 7 days, take 2 tablespoons once daily on an empty stomach, and take a laxative 4 hours later. The tincture was also taken for indigestion and bacterial and protozoal infections of the digestive tract (diarrhea).”Owoce niedojrzałe, kora, i skórka z owoców zawierają alkaloidy przeciwpasożytnicze. Nalewka 1:5 na alkoholu 50-70% – Tinctura Granati: macerować 7 dni, zażywać 1 raz dziennie po 2 łyżki na czczo, po 4 godzinach zażyć środek przeczyszczający. Ponadto nalewkę zażywać przy niestrawności, zakażeniach bakteryjnych i pierwotniakowych przewodu pokarmowego (biegunki).
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański cites a recommendation for an old pomegranate-bark decoction against tapeworms.
„Prof. J. Dadlez and P. Kubikowski (1954) recommended a decoction made from 20–30 g of pomegranate bark per 200 ml of water, to be drunk within an hour.
Pelletierine is structurally similar to coniine. It therefore has similar toxic effects if taken in excessive doses.”Prof. J. Dadlez i P. Kubikowski (1954 r.) zalecali odwar przyrządzony z kory granatu w stosunku 20-30 g na 200 ml wody, który należało wypić w ciągu godziny.
Pelletieryna zbliżona jest strukturą do koniiny. Wykazuje więc podobne właściwości toksyczne po przedawkowaniu.
Henryk Różański
An overdose of bark or punicine can cause neurological symptoms and nausea, while too much extract can lead to poisoning and collapse.
„A decoction of pomegranate bark and peel, as well as punicine, when taken at the maximum doses and in overdose, causes neurological symptoms: dizziness, impaired coordination of movements, visual hallucinations, and nausea. At therapeutic doses (a single 60 g dose of decoction), it causes no side effects.”Odwar z kory i skórki granatowca oraz punicyna zażyte w maksymalnych dawkach i przedawkowane wywołują objawy neurologiczne: zawroty głowy, zaburzenia koordynacji ruchów, omamy wzrokowe, ponadto nudności. W dawkach terapeutycznych (60 g odwaru jednorazowo) nie powodują objawów ubocznych.
Henryk Różański
Excessive amounts of bark extracts can cause poisoning, heart weakness, vision problems, and collapse.
„Pomegranate-bark extracts must not be taken in arbitrary doses. Excessive amounts cause poisoning: nausea, weakness, vomiting, heart weakness, vision problems, and even collapse.
Pomegranate-seed extracts (made with alcohol, ethyl acetate, or ether) contain unsaturated fatty acids, including punicic acid, as well as triterpenes and phytosterols.”Wyciągów z kory granatowca nie można zażywać w dowolnych dawkach. Zbyt duże ilości powodują zatrucia: nudności, osłabienie, wymioty, osłabienie serca, zaburzenia widzenia, a nawet zapaść.
Wyciągi z nasion granatowca (spirytusowe, na octanie etylu, eterze) zawierają nienasycone kwasy tłuszczowe, w tym kwas punicynowy, triterpeny i fitosterole.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 2 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
The review indicates that extracts, especially those from pomegranate peel, have antiparasitic effects, but it does not give specific findings about the bark or tapeworms.
Aim of the study: Diseases caused by parasites are a global public health problem. Due to their heterogeneity and diversity, they can affect various hosts, and some diseases are considered zoonotic.
Results: These effects are mainly attributed to phenolic compounds, principally ellagitannins and ellagic acids. Among these molecules, punicalagin, punicalin, luteolin, epigallocatechin gallate, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, catechin, and quercetin stand out. The identification and study of these candidates is a promising alternative to complement the arsenal of available antiparasitic drugs. In this research, the antiparasitic activity of pomegranate is summarized.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
The review describes promising effects of pomegranate against tapeworms and other parasites, but does not separately determine the effectiveness of the bark.
Aim of the study: Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) is one of the oldest medicinal plants known to humankind, valued across ancient civilisations for treating parasitic, microbial, and metabolic diseases.
Results: Rodent models have confirmed antidiabetic, liver-protective, kidney-protective, and reproductive benefits, including improved post-thaw sperm quality and increased litter size. The safety profile is generally favourable at conventional doses, although high dietary inclusion can cause anti-nutritional effects from condensed tannins, and potential drug interactions through cytochrome P450 inhibition call for clinical caution. Despite this substantial evidence, significant barriers to translation into practice remain, including variation between extracts, a lack of pharmacokinetic data in target species, and a scarcity of controlled clinical trials. By providing a synthesis organized by species and disease, this review identifies key research priorities and highlights the great potential of this ancient, accessible, and economically viable plant-based product as a natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters and synthetic antiparasitics in veterinary practice.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
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