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Ginger, whose botanical label is Zingiber officinalis, is probably most popularly known both as a spice for baking, and as medicine against colds, flu and nausea. Ginger is also a great circulatory and pain-relieving herb.
Ginger also dissolves fibrin and decreases the body's tendency to make this substance. Many circulatory diseases stem from problems with fibrin. This white, fibrous protein is made when thrombin, an enzyme found in blood, reacts with fibrinogen, a protein in blood. Fibrin shows up as lacy filaments, much like a spider's web. White cells, red cells and platelets entangle themselves in fibrin filaments, creating what we call a clot. Fibrin is also what makes varicose veins lumpy and hard. While fibrin is useful in some circumstances, like repairing blood vessel injuries, excess fibrin where we don't need it can cause pain, disease, and even death. Ginger is therefore a good herb for people with a history of stroke or atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. Because ginger is also a warming herb, it is an excellent botanical choice for those who tend to be chronically chilly, and for those with poor, ineffective or sluggish circulation.
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If you are going to make a statement such as ginger dissolves fibrin, you have cite your reference. That's a big claim, and under what circumstance, what dose, etc., was that proven?
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