Helminal
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Helminal is a dry extract derived from a seaweed of the Rhodomelaceae family, historically used as an anthelmintic. It acts by paralyzing the smooth muscles of parasitic worms, though it is considered an unreliable treatment.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HELMINAL, a dry extract from a seaweed of the family Rhodomelaceae, with a bitter taste. It acts on the smooth musculature of helminths, paralyzing them. It is used against Ascaris and pinworms; it is an unreliable preparation; it is non-toxic. Dosage: 0.25, three times a day; a 3-day course followed by a laxative.
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“Helminal.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/helminal/