I have not really thought much about parasites, but a month or so ago I passed something red and flat that was probably 5" or so long. I kept wondering if I had eaten some noodle or something that would explain it, but then it dawned on me that it could be a worm. Disturbed would not even come close to describing the horror I felt. I have taken a Black-Walnut , clove and Wormwood tincture for like 2 weeks and eaten pumpkin seeds like crazy. Last week I took castor oil after eating lots of raw pumkin seeds and still have not seen anything like it again. The day I took the castor oil I could swear something was in my ear. It felt like my ear canal was being poked and itched like crazy. I ordered parastroy yesterday, but am worried about taking so many herbs. Hoping someone can say something to calm my hysteria. We do have an indoor pet (and four children). I gave everyone the Wormwood tincture and the dog got prescription wormer. She did pass some roundworms. I am going to buy the dog some Tapeworm medicine this week. My family thinks I am obssessed (I haven't told anyone what happened to me) and wish I would stop with the worming already!