AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ANTIPLATELET

An herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant.

Many anticoagulant herbs are also anti-proliferative - they prevent angiogenesis. This is useful in COPD. For this reason, anticoagulants were called antiplastics.

Blood cells release platelet-activating factor (PAF) which serves to active platelets and create an inflammatory and immune response. Pollutants, smoking and some diseases can increase the amount of PAF released. Many of the herbs on this list are PAF inhibitors - including Apiaceae plants with coumarins, bromelian, etc.

INGREDIENTS WITH ANTIPLATELET QUALITY

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH ANTIPLATELET QUALITY

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOOD

HELPFUL FOR*

'Antiplatelet' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.

Antiplatelet Recipes Listed By Strength

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• Fresh Turmeric Pickle with Hing & Fenugreek
• Grape Juice Chai with Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric
• Parsnip, Potato & Carrot Soup with Turmeric
• Honey & Spice Throat Coat
• Asparagus with Mustard & Tarragon
• Gold Milk
• Buttermilk Curry with Cumin, Mustard Seed & Ghee

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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