4. Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are another thing that you can use to treat pinworm infections at home. The seeds of the pumpkin contain a compound that is known as cucurbitacin. Some studies have suggested that this is the compound that makes pumpkin seeds so effective in treating various types of parasites.
As a matter of fact, the United States Pharmacopoeia has even listed pumpkin seeds as a viable treatment for intestinal parasites throughout the years of 1863-1936. You could eat the pumpkin seeds raw, but if you don’t find that very appetizing, you could blend them together with some water that way they are in paste form and thus easier to eat.
While pumpkin seeds have long been a remedy for parasitic infections, it’s important to note that there aren’t many credible studies that confirm their effectiveness in treating this type of issue. That said, with no documented side effects, there doesn’t seem to be any reason why you shouldn’t try it out.