Molly's Herbals Worm Formula:
The original two part system, works holistically in multiple ways.

• By expelling live worms: the worms hate being around the herb so much they would rather leave the host than be around the herb.  Because of this, you may see worms in the animal's poops after they have been wormed.
• By killing and expelling the parasites.
• By helping the animal build a stronger immune system so they can more easily fight an infestation.
• Working as a preventive: By helping the animal build a stronger immune system so that they can resist the parasite and thus not become infected in the first place.  Healthy animals are much less likely to get infected than unhealthy ones. 
• There has been no evidence to show that worms build up resistance to this herbal system like they can do with Chemical and Drug wormers.
• Molly's Herbals Worm Formula is a two part system and, when used as recommended, is safe to administer to pregnant and lactating animals.

More Information Regarding Herbal Wormers & Worming:

• Article comparing herbal wormers to a chemical wormer
• More information about worms in goats.
• How to do your own fecal sample tests.
• Printable Worm Formula Instructions
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• Printable Worm Formula Record Chart
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• Click here for instructions for making Dosage Balls.
• Click here for instructions on administering this formula as a liquid.
• You can read what other people have to say about Molly's Formula on our Testimonials page.
• Molly's Herbals Worm Formula Questions & Answers

NEW: Molly's Herbals Worm Formula Questions & Answers

When used as recommend, this system CAN be safely used on pregnant and lactating animals.

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This system contains the two following herbal mixtures:

1) Formula #1 Wormwood Combination:
Molly's own unique blend of Wormwood (W), Garlic, Fennel, Black Walnut(W) (horse formula does not contain black walnut), plus Stevia to increase palatability.
Used in conjunction with Formula #2 Herbal Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic

2) Formula #2 Herbal Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic:
Molly's own unique blend of Cucurbita Pepo, Mugwort (W), Garlic, Fennel, Hyssop (W), Thyme, plus Stevia to increase palatability.
Used in conjunction with Formula #1 Wormwood Combination

Notation on ingredients/herbs used in my formulas:

(O) = Certified Organic: Has been grown, handled, and processed according to strict production standards that reduce and eliminate the use of toxic, persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and other harmful substances.

(W) = Wildcrafted: "Wildcrafted" plants are gathered from their natural, wild habitat, often from pristine areas. When wildcrafting is done sustainably with proper respect, generally only the branches or flowers from plants are taken and the living plant is left, or if it is necessary to take the whole plant, seeds of the plant are placed in the empty hole from which the plant was taken. Care is taken to only remove a few plants, flowers, or branches, so plenty remains to continue the supply. Wildcrafted plants are regulated by The Organic Food Production Act of 1991. Harvesters must designate the area they are harvesting and provide a three-year history of the area that shows no prohibited substances have been applied there. A plan for harvesting must show that the harvest will sustain the wild crop. No prohibited substances can be added by processors.

General Recommendations:

• Formula #1 Wormwood Combination: Administer once a day for 3 days in a row. Repeat every 6-8 weeks. Use in conjunction with Formula #2. (Formula #2 being given once a week the other 7 weeks)
• Formula #2 Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic: Administer once per week on the weeks you do not give the Wormwood Combination. Intended to be used in conjunction with Formula #1.
• NOTE:  During the time an animal is pregnant, Formula 2# is substituted for Formula 1# .  The day after the animal gives birth, Formula 1# is then administered for three days in a row no matter where in the cycle they currently are.
• When worming Kids: I administer the three day dose starting at 3 weeks of age and repeating every 3-4 weeks until the kids are 6 months of age, then I then begin them on the 8 week cycle. If you see any diarrhea, immediately administer Formula 1# three days in a row. I have found this also helps prevent coccidiosis.

Other Notes:

• Administer every week on a continuing bases as recommended.  Do not discontinue in the Winter.
• Extra herb may, and should, be giving if the situation warrants it; always be aware of your animal's particular needs.
• Always worm a new animal the day they come onto your farm since you have no idea of what kind of care they received before coming to your farm.
• Always worm the day after an animal gives birth.  You do this because the stress of labor and birth lowers her resources making her more susceptible worms and also, the hormones released at kidding can "arouse" dormant parasites that may be in her system.

How to administer:

• Mix with the animal's daily grain ration
• Make into "dosage balls" and feed;
• Mix with enough water so you can it pull up into a "feeding syringe" and drench (squirt it down their throat).

Milk withholding time for human consumption:

• Formula #1 Wormwood Combination: None...
  BUT take note... Because this is an herb mixture and not a drug, it has not been studied by the FDA and can legally be labeled as having no milk withholding time/withdrawal. BUT since Formula #1 contains Wormwood (see the Safety Note below), and Wormwood is not recommended by many Herbalists for breast feeding humans, you may decided that if you are feeding the milk to very young human infants (under 6 months of age or so), just to be absolutely "safe and sure ", to withhold the wormwood milk from the infant for 24 hours. The milk is perfectly safe for older human children and adults, as it is for the offspring of the lactating animal. If you decide to withhold, just save enough milk to last the infant child an extra day and use the 24 hour withdrawal milk for your own drinking or to make cheese. It's not like you have to throw it out.
• Formula #2 Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic: None

Safety Notes:

• Used as directed, this combination system is safe for all pregnant and lactating animals. (The Wormwood Combination is not given to pregnant does)
• Formula #1 Wormwood Combination Safety Notes:
  • Since this is an herb mixture and not a drug, it can legally be labeled as safe to use in animals when pregnant (which is what most other herbal wormers) BUT since this formula contains Wormwood, which is an "Emmenagogue" (An emmenagogue is an herb which encourages menstrual bleeding, and so it could induce loss of uterine lining which may cause miscarriage.) it is not considered safe by Herbalists for use in pregnant humans or animals. I recommend not give to pregnant animals. If you are using another herbal worm product, read the label or find out what is in it before you buy it, and if it contains Wormwood, you should take this into consideration. You should use Formula #1 right before breeding and then start using it again the day after the animal gives birth.
  • The chemical name for the principle active ingredient in wormwood is thujone. Thujone is a monoterpene (type of primary alcohol found in plant matter) that is often attributed with having a hallucinogenic effect. The liquor Absinthe, the popular in the 19th century, known for its mind-altering effects, is made with Wormwood. Wormwood is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers because thujone might be passed to the baby in the mothers milk, though this has not been studied.
  • Excessive amounts of Wormwood can be damaging to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system.  Do not use in animals who suffer from seizures, kidney problems, or liver disease.
  • Wormwood Worm Combination contains some Black Walnut. Black Walnut is safe for most animals, but horses should not consume it because horses can have an adverse reaction to a certain mold that sometimes grows on the hulls of the black walnut. If you intend to use this formula for horses, please check the horses box when you place an order and I will mix a special formula that does not contain Black Walnut.
  • Black Walnut, if ingested in excessive amounts, in dogs and cats, may lead to diarrhea and gastritis.
• Formula #2 Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic: Safe for all pregnant and lactating animals

You can read what other people have to say about this Herbal Worm Formula on our Testimonials page.

Complete Herbal Worm Formula Kit
This kit contains 1.5 pounds of powdered herbs
Enough to last roughly 11-12 goats or 5-6 horses for about 2 months.

• Kit contains:
  • 1/2 pound Formula #1
  • 1 pound Formula #2
  • Complete instructions
  • 2 record charts

Formula #1 Herbal Wormwood Combination

Formulated to be used in conjunction with Formula #2: Herbal Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic

(1 lb. should last 11-12 goats or 5-6 horses, two 3-day cycles)

• Printable Worm Formula Instructions
• Printable Worm Formula Record Chart

Formula #2 Herbal Weekly Worm Formula & Tonic

Formulated to be used in conjunction with Formula #1: Wormwood Worm Combination

(1 lb. should last 11-12 goats or 5-6 horses for about 2 months)

• Printable Worm Formula Instructions
• Printable Worm Formula Record Chart

Slippery Elm Bark - Powder
Used to make Herbal Dosage Balls; this is what binds and holds the balls together. It also has a pleasant pecan-like sweet taste which makes the balls more enticing. Safe for use in all animals. Safe to use during pregnancy and lactation.
For more info on Slippery Elm, click here

Be aware that this is a natural, wildcrafted product: the powdered inner bark of wild growing Slippery Elm trees, and there may be slight variations in texture between each "batch" of bark you receive.

The following are some questions I am asked regarding my Worm Formula and my answerers to them from my personal experience using my Worm Formula. Please make sure to read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

First, my own personal experience with my Worm Formulas:

In the Summer of 2002 we had a big parasite problem. NO chemical wormer was working any longer. I was going to extremes in dosing, trying all sorts of different chemical wormers and could find nothing to work. I had tried an herbal wormer a few years earlier and was unhappy with the results.  As a last resort I decided to develop my own herbal worm formula, for my own herd. This worked for me. Finally.

Since I was charting new territory, I kept Ivomec on hand. I have given Ivomec a handful of times since starting my goats on my Worm Formula System, and now "trust" the Worm Formula System more than when I first started using it.  i.e: a few years ago, where I may have given Ivomec, I now give an extra dose or two of Formula 1# and it works just as well for me as the chemical would have, if not better.

It was only after people started asking me what I used on my own goats that I started selling My Worm Formula System and this evolved into Molly's Herbals.

There are some goats in my herd who have never received a chemical wormer in their entire life. There are some older does who's last dose of chemical wormer was the last time I used it on my herd before I started my herbals, in the Summer of 2002. There are just a few does in my herd that have received Ivomec after I started the herbals. I still keep a bottle of Ivomec on hand, "just in case", but very rarely use it. Our buck living area is much smaller than our doe area and I keep a close eye on our bucks.  If I feel they need an extra dose of Formula 1# or even a little Ivomec now and then, I will not hesitate to give it to them.  The most important thing is maintain the health of our herd. 

Dogs: I administered this Formula to our diabetic dog on a regular basis; she like it made into peanut butter dosage balls. 

Cats: It is very hard to get cats to eat this and I do not give it to our cats very often; only if I think they really need it.

Chickens: I give our 6 chickens 1 Tbs., and what ever might be left over after administering to our goats, on the same schedule as our goats.

Humans: My husband and I use My Worm Formula as an herbal dietary supplement on the same schedule as our goat herd.  I can pack a 1 Tbs. into 8 "00" sized vegetarian capsules and this is the dose we take.

 

Q&A:

I have miniature goats/horses, what dose should I use?

I use the full adult goat dose on our goat kids over two months old (when they reach about 30-40 pounds; an adult reaches 125 - 200 pounds).  Unlike drugs, it is really hard to give too much of these herbal formulas. I have given up to 5X the suggested dose to my goats with no ill effects. I suggest starting with a 2/3 dose to full dose for adult miniatures and go from there.  Trust your instincts as to what you feel is best for your own animals. 

 

Is this effective for lungworm?

Since herbal wormers work, in part, by expelling parasites from the digestive system, I do not rely on my herbals to take care of lungworms already established in the lung. I am not totally sure the herbals will reach the parasites in the lungs.  It may help, but I have not had the opportunity to study this in my own herd, so I cannot say for sure. I do know that it seems to keep lungworms from reestablishing in the lungs (it has for my herd). If you have a goat with established lungworms in their lungs (they cough after running) I usually recommend treating the infected goat with Ivomec (a chemical wormer) one time and starting on my Worm Formula. (I have not been able to study if my Worm Formula takes care of established lungworm because my goats (all on my herbals) never get lungworm anymore <smile>)

 

Can I give the Formula to my rabbits?

I do know of some people using the formula on rabbits with good results.  I believe the starting dose to try is the cat dose.  Some people make up dosage balls using rolled oats, which rabbits seem to really like.

 

Can I give the Formula to my ferrets?

I do know of some people using the formula on ferrets.  I do not know the dose they use.  

 

Can humans take these Formulas?

I have eaten my fair share of these Formulas.  I would not give any of my herbal formulas or tinctures to an animal if I was not willing to try it myself. Also, I need to taste my formulas so that I can adjust the stevia (sweetener) to make the Formulas taste better so they will be easier to administer to animals.  Formula 1# is extremely bitter and I can not say it tastes good by any means, but my goats seem to love it.

My husband and I use My Worm Formula as an herbal dietary supplement on the same schedule as our goat herd.  I can pack a 1 Tbs. into 8 "00" sized vegetarian capsules and this is the dose we take.

I do know of other humans using my Worm Formula as an herbal dietary supplement.  The common starting serving suggestion is 1 Tbs.. Be aware that my formulas are not considered food, and are not drugs; they are herbal dietary supplements and so are not tested or regulated by the FDA..

 

I have another wormwood based herbal wormer and want to switch over to yours, can I substitute this other wormer for your Formula 1# until I use it up?

Not all herbal wormers, dewormers, worm compounds or worm formulas are the same.

My Worm Formula System is totally different than any others that were on the market when I created it.  The ingredients in my Formulas differ greatly from other herbal wormers that you may find.  I created my Formulas for our herd because I was dissatisfied with other herbal wormers I tried.  I do not suggest, or recommend, substituting any other herbal wormer for use with my Formula system.  I know of one person who was trying to use up their other herbal wormer before starting mine and her herd all developed bottlejaw (severe parasite infestation).  The choice is up to you.

Have you seem any resistance developing to your Worm Formula?

No I have not; my herd has never been healthier.

 

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