This product is made from the root of Dryopteris filix-mas; known also as aspidium and male fern. The herb contains filicin and filmarone both of which are toxic to tapeworms and other parasites.
Therapeutic doses may be close to toxic levels. Therefore, milk thistle should be administered beginning one day before aspidium and continued for a few days post aspidium.
The powdered root is taken orally one gram per 12 1/2 pounds body weight twice daily. A non-oily purgative aids discharge of stunned taenia. Avoid fatty foods and oils before and during treatment. Usually, two or three days are sufficient to expel all taenia.
It is best to start with a moderate dose and be careful to not overdose, as cardiac and/or respiratory failure may result from overdose.
We did not invent botanical medicines and we do not recommend that the use of botanical medicines should be undertaken on the strength of our restatement of historical usage and documented research.
We do restate well documented traditional efficacy and the results of ongoing research. Personal experience is included where deemed appropriate.
Regardless of the merits of any plant medicine, side effects do sometimes occur. These may be real or imagined. Always seek the counsel and advice of qualified medical professionals and use caution with any medication, plant derived or otherwise. We do not accept responsibility for the use or misuse of any product put forth or any information provided.
This research is being conducted by the Veterinary Research Council, Inc., of which, Dr. Fox is Treasurer.