Ingredients: Black Walnut (Juglans spp.) hull, Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Who It’s For
ViruPro Capsules are designed for adults seeking natural support against intestinal parasites, harmful gut microbes, and overall digestive health. It is particularly suitable for those with a history of possible worm exposure (e.g., contact with animals, contaminated food or water), recurrent digestive issues, bloating, irregular bowel movements, or suspected microbial overgrowth, who want a short-term, targeted herbal supplement to support medical treatment and hygiene measures. ViruPro is intended as a complement to proper diagnostic tests and specialised management of conditions such as ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and Helicobacter pylori infections.
Health Benefits Summary
ViruPro is a powerful anti-parasitic and digestive support formulation based on three traditional bitter and antimicrobial herbs: black walnut hull, clove, and wormwood. Historically, this combination has been used to help eliminate intestinal worms, decrease fungal and bacterial overgrowth, and “clean out” the gut while aiding bile flow, peristalsis, and tissue healing. Modern laboratory studies support key aspects of this approach: wormwood exhibits anthelmintic activity against gastrointestinal nematodes in animals. Simultaneously, clove extracts and eugenol-rich essential oil show strong activity against Helicobacter pylori and other resistant microbes in vitro. Black walnut supplies tannins and naphthoquinones, like juglone, with antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping to shift the gut environment away from harmful organisms. When used carefully and for limited durations, ViruPro aims to promote healthier digestion, more regular bowel movements, improved nutrient absorption, and a more balanced gut–immune environment, alongside appropriate medical supervision.
Detailed Health Benefits
• Intestinal Worms & Parasite Burden
How it Helps: Traditionally used in parasite “cleansing” programmes to help reduce intestinal worm load and support the body’s efforts to expel gastrointestinal parasites, especially when combined with good hygiene and medical treatment where needed.
How it Works: Wormwood contains bitter sesquiterpene lactones and other constituents that have shown anthelmintic activity in animal models. A controlled trial in sheep found that supplementation with Artemisia absinthium reduced gastrointestinal nematode counts (including Haemonchus contortus), supporting its traditional anti-parasitic reputation. (1)
• Harmful Microbes, Ulcers & Helicobacter pylori (Adjunctive Support)
How it Helps: Supports a less favourable environment for harmful bacteria and fungi in the upper and lower digestive tract and may be particularly useful as adjunctive support in people being medically treated for H. pylori–related ulcers or dyspepsia.
How it Works: Clove buds and their eugenol-rich essential oil exhibit vigorous antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against H. pylori, including antibiotic-resistant strains, in vitro. A recent study showed that clove essential oil inhibited H. pylori growth, reduced biofilm formation, and had anti-inflammatory actions in a resistant clinical isolate model, suggesting potential as a supportive agent in H. pylori management (though not a stand-alone therapy). (2)
• Digestive Comfort, Bile Flow & Bowel Regularity
How it Helps: Traditionally used to improve appetite, digestion, and regular bowelmovements, ViruPro may help relieve bloating, feeling of “heaviness,” and sluggish bowels, while supporting more efficient digestion and nutrient absorption.
How it Works: Black walnut hull is a bitter, astringent digestive herb; its tannins and other constituents stimulate digestive secretions and bile flow, with traditional use for bilious colic, intestinal worms, H. pylori, and Candida overgrowth. Modern phytochemical work shows that black walnut kernels contain multiple antibacterial compounds, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, providing a plausible mechanistic basis for its antimicrobial effects in the gut. (3)
• Gut Lining, Inflammation & Gut–Immune Terrain
How it Helps: Supports a healthier gut environment and may assist the body’s natural healing of irritated or inflamed digestive tissues when used short-term and alongside clinical care, contributing to better gut–immune balance overall.
How it Works: A comprehensive review of Artemisia absinthium describes anti-ulcer, antioxidant, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory actions in experimental models, including protection of gastric mucosa and modulation of inflammatory pathways. These properties, combined with the antimicrobial actions of black walnut and clove, help explain the traditional use of wormwood-based formulas for dyspepsia, ulcers, and general “gut cleansing”. (4)
Key Ingredients – Evidence-Based Actions
• Black Walnut Hull – Bitter, Astringent Anti-Parasitic & Antimicrobial Support
How it Helps: Traditionally used to help expel intestinal worms, reduce fungal and bacterial overgrowth, and support digestion through its bitter, astringent actions.
How it Works: Black walnut hulls are rich in tannins and naphthoquinones such as juglone, which have demonstrated antibacterial and antifungal activity in laboratory studies. A study on black walnut kernels identified multiple phenolic compounds with antibacterial properties, supporting its role as an antimicrobial botanical. (3) Traditional herbal literature further describes black walnut as an anthelmintic and mild cathartic used for intestinal worms and dysbiosis.
Research:
– Identifying Antibacterial Compounds in Black Walnuts
• Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) – Broad Antimicrobial & H. pylori Activity
How it Helps: Provides strong antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial support in the gut and upper digestive tract; often used to help address microbial imbalance and as adjunctive support in H. pylori–associated gastritis and ulcers.
How it Works: In vitro studies show that clove extracts inhibit both antibiotic-sensitive and -resistant H. pylori strains, damaging bacterial membranes and interfering with virulence factors. (5) A separate study demonstrated that eugenol-rich clove essential oil exerted potent antibacterial, antibiofilm and anti-inflammatory actions against resistant H. pylori, highlighting its potential as a supportive agent in difficult-to-treat infections.(2)
Research:
– In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity of Syzygium aromaticum and the preliminary mechanism of action
– Antibacterial, Antibiofilm and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Eugenol Clove Essential Oil against Resistant Helicobacter pylori
• Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) – Anthelmintic, Bitter Digestive & Anti-Ulcer Herb
How it Helps: Traditionally used as a pungent bitter and anti-parasitic herb, wormwood supports the expulsion of intestinal worms, stimulates digestive secretions (including bile), and has been used for indigestion, loss of appetite, and specific ulcer-related complaints under professional supervision.
How it Works: A controlled trial in sheep showed that dietary wormwood significantly reduced gastrointestinal nematode burden, confirming anthelmintic activity under in vivo conditions. (1) A broad pharmacological review of A. absinthium notes antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-ulcer and immunomodulatory effects, including protection of gastric tissue and modulation of inflammatory mediators, mechanisms relevant to ViruPro’s gut-healing and anti-parasitic intentions. (4)
Research:
– Anthelmintic Activity of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) and Mallow (Malva sylvestris L.) against Haemonchus contortus in Sheep
– Bioactive Compounds, Pharmacological Actions, and Pharmacokinetics of Artemisia absinthium
Dosage Guidelines
Important: ViruPro is intended for short-term courses, not continuous long-term use, due to the strength of black walnut and wormwood.
• Prevention (Occasional Gut & Microbial Support) — 1 capsule once daily with food, for short periods (e.g. 7–10 days).
For adults wanting mild support around higher-risk times (e.g. travel to areas with questionable food/water hygiene, exposure to animals, or after a suspected dietary “off” episode), used occasionally and not as a daily, indefinite supplement.
• Maintenance (Short Targeted Cleanse) — 1 capsule twice daily with food, for 10–14 days.
For those seeking a gentle, structured “digestive reset” or supportive adjunct to medical treatment for dysbiosis, under professional advice. Can be repeated occasionally with breaks (e.g. between courses), not back-to-back long term.
• Therapeutic (Intensive Anti-Parasitic Phase) — 2 capsules twice daily with food, for a clearly defined course only (typically 7–14 days).
For short-term use as part of a clinically supervised anti-parasitic or microbial protocol. Must be done under the guidance of a suitably qualified practitioner, especially if you have chronic gut conditions (e.g. Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, neurological history, or are using prescription medicines. After the intensive phase, return to Maintenance or stop, as directed by your practitioner.
Tips for Best Results:
Take ViruPro with meals to support absorption and reduce nausea. Maintain strict hygiene practices such as handwashing, safe food and water, regular bedding and toilet cleaning, and deworming pets where necessary. Follow a gut-friendly diet rich in fibre, non-irritating whole foods, and low in refined sugar and alcohol, which can promote dysbiosis. Consider incorporating probiotic and prebiotic foods or supplements between or after ViruPro courses to help restore a healthy microbiome. For issues like ulcer, IBD, or H. pylori, always follow your doctor’s advice on testing (e.g., stool tests, scope, H. pylori breath/stool tests) and prescribed treatments; view ViruPro solely as supportive, not as a substitute for conventional therapy.
Warnings & Interactions
• General:
– Adults only. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in children, due to the potency and safety profile of wormwood, black walnut and clove.
– Not intended as a substitute for diagnosis or treatment of parasitic infections, IBD, ulcers, or H. pylori. Always seek proper medical evaluation.
– Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration without professional guidance.
• Duration & Scheduling:
– Avoid continuous long-term use. Typically used only for short, intermittent courses.
– Allow breaks between courses to reduce the risk of cumulative toxicity, especially from wormwood (thujone) and concentrated eugenol exposure.
• Wormwood (Thujone Content):
– Artemisia absinthium contains thujone, a GABA(A)-modulating compound that is neurotoxic in high doses, associated with excitation and convulsions in animal studies. A toxicological assessment of thujone notes neurotoxicity as the principal concern, with a dose-dependent risk.
– Use extreme caution, or avoid, in individuals with a history of seizures, epilepsy, significant neurological disease, or heavy alcohol use, and in those taking medicines that affect seizure threshold.
– Avoid if known allergy to Artemisia species or other Asteraceae plants.
• Clove / Eugenol:
– High-dose clove oil or eugenol can cause severe liver and kidney injury, especially in children; case reports document fulminant hepatic failure after ingestion of clove oil.
– ViruPro does not contain clove essential oil as a stand-alone high-dose product. Still, concentrated clove in any form should be used cautiously in people with pre-existing liver disease, bleeding disorders, or those on anticoagulants or hepatotoxic medications.
– May increase bleeding tendency; caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets and before surgery.
• Black Walnut:
– Black walnut hull contains juglone, which can be irritating and allergenic; contact with hulls has been associated with dermatitis in susceptible individuals. Oral use may provoke allergic reactions in people sensitive to tree nuts or walnut constituents.
– Avoid in individuals with known nut allergy or prior reactions to walnut products.
• Gastrointestinal & IBD:
– Strong bitters and antimicrobials can temporarily worsen symptoms such as cramping, loose stools or nausea in some individuals.
– People with active inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), severe gastritis, peptic ulcers or GI bleeding must only use ViruPro under specialist supervision, if at all.
• Liver, Kidney & Neurological Conditions:
– Use with great caution, and under medical supervision, in people with liver disease, kidney impairment, seizure disorders, or significant neurological or psychiatric illness, given the profiles of wormwood, black walnut and clove.
• Drug Interactions – Important:
– Use cautiously and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you take anticoagulants/antiplatelets, antiepileptics, hepatotoxic drugs, sedatives, CNS-active medicines, or complex polypharmacy.
– Do not combine with other thujone-containing products (e.g. absinthe, sage oil) or high-dose clove/eugenol supplements.
• Allergies:
– Do not use if you are allergic to any listed ingredient, to tree nuts (especially walnut), to clove/spices, or to Asteraceae plants (Artemisia species).
– Discontinue immediately if you develop rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, or other allergic-type symptoms.
• Stop use and seek medical help if you develop severe abdominal pain, vomiting, persistent diarrhoea, blood in the stool, jaundice, confusion, seizures, severe headache, or any other worrying symptoms.
• Keep out of reach of children.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Herbal supplement supporting general digestion, anti-parasitic effects, and gut-microbial health as part of a healthy lifestyle and appropriate medical care.
Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Statements reflect traditional use and emerging scientific evidence for wellness support and have not been evaluated by SAHPRA.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have gastrointestinal, liver, kidney, neurological, or autoimmune conditions, or are using long-term prescription medication.
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