ABCs – Deworming

🌿 The ABCs of Natural Health: Deworming with Purpose

On our farm, healing follows the rhythm of nature. We honor the cycle of Activate, Build, and Cleanse—a framework that guides how we care for our animals, our land, and ourselves.

🐐 Cleanse: The Deworming Phase

Parasites are more than a nuisance—they’re silent thieves of vitality. Deworming is our way of clearing the path for wellness, not just removing what’s harmful, but making space for what’s good.

We craft our deworming blends with intention:

Herb	Purpose
Black Walnut Hull	Antiparasitic, rich in tannins that disrupt worm metabolism
Wormwood	Bitter tonic that targets intestinal parasites
Clove	Known to affect parasite eggs and larvae
Slippery Elm	Soothes and protects the gut lining during cleansing
Marshmallow Root	Mucilaginous support for irritated tissues
Diatomaceous Earth	Gentle binder to escort parasites and waste out

We time our cleanses with the seasons—often in early spring and late fall, when transitions are already underway in nature.

🌱 Activate & Build: Supporting the Cycle

Before we cleanse, we Activate the body’s defenses:

• Astragalus or echinacea to stimulate immune readiness
• Apple cider vinegar or bitters to prime digestion
• Movement and sunshine to energize circulation

After cleansing, we Build:

• Probiotics to restore gut flora
• Mineral-rich forage like nettle or comfrey
• Electrolytes and hydration to replenish
• Gentle tonics like oat straw or alfalfa for recovery

This rhythm isn’t just functional—it’s sacred. It’s how we honor the life force in every creature.

📝 Printable Protocol Card

Seasonal Deworming Protocol: “Cleanse with Care”

• Week 1: Activate with immune tonics and bitters
• Week 2: Administer herbal deworming blend (3–5 days)
• Week 3: Build with probiotics, minerals, and gut-soothing herbs
• Repeat: Spring and Fall, or as needed based on fecal checks and animal condition

🌾 Closing Reflection

“Let the bitter root clear the way, For sweet green shoots to rise and stay. In every cleanse, a quiet grace— A space for health to find its place.”