4. Neem
Neem is a very powerful anti-microbial that has been used historically in Ayurvedic Medicine. The reason that neem is so effective is the fact that there is a diverse assortment of compounds contained within it that are effective at fighting pathogens. These include Nimbin, Nimbin, gedunin, and anti-virals. Neem also holds the antioxidants known as B-sitosterol and quercetin.
Nimbin is the main compound that is contained with neem and helps it kill off any parasites and bacteria. Gedunin is a type of anti-viral as well as anti-malarial that can protect people from the deadly consequences of malaria. It also contains azadirachtin and salannin which are effective and natural insect repellants.
These two compounds are more prominent in the seeds and oil of neem but are also found in the leaves and bark. Neem is a tried and tested remedy for various types of diseases and should definitely be one of your top choices when it comes to treating parasitic infections.