The ingredients of this formula makes the perfect combination. Black walnut hull is an antimicrobial that creates a toxic environment for many microbes without causing harm to the host. Wormwood contains an active compound called sesquiterpene lactone. This compound is thought to weaken an organism’s membrane. This includes some species of bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori, the root cause of stomach ulcers. Others claim that wormwood simply anesthetizes intestinal parasites, causing them to loosen their grip so that they can be eliminated with bowel movements. And Clove buds have been a medicinal staple for hundreds of years, most notably for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The active compound believed to be responsible for these health benefits is eugenol. Eugenol is thought to dissolve the hard casing around parasite eggs.