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Tapeworms

Glossary

Tapeworms (cestodes) are parasitic flatworms that can inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Infection usually occurs through the consumption of undercooked meat or contaminated food.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: Pumpkin seeds contain the active compound cucurbitin, which is historically mentioned in folk medicine and traditional healing practices in connection with intestinal parasites. Pumpkin seed oil as a food product is not an approved deworming agent; medical evaluation is required if parasitic infestation is suspected.

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