Top Natural Blood Thinners

Reviewed by: Dr. Shubham Pandey



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Turmeric

Curcumin in turmeric is known to have some anticoagulant properties.

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Ginger

Ginger contains salicylate, a natural compound that has properties similar to a medicine used as a blood thinner.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains coumarin, an anticoagulant. Cassia Cinnamon is rich in coumarin, making it effective for blood-thinning.

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Cayenne Peppers

Cayenne peppers, containing salicylates and capsaicin, which have properties similar to blood thinners, and may help in enhancing circulation.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E acts as a mild anticoagulant, may help in reducing blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation and aiding fibrinolysis.

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Garlic

Garlic is believed to have mild antiplatelet properties due to allicin, potentially inhibiting platelet aggregation and may help in disrupting clot formation.

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Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba may improve blood circulation by acting as a natural blood thinner, potentially inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract, with antioxidant properties, may also serve as a natural blood thinner, protecting cells from oxidation damage.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera contains salicylates that could mildly act as anticoagulants, reducing blood clot formation.

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Bromelain

Bromelain, found in pineapple is known to have some anti-clotting properties. None of these natural measures are as effective as blood thinner medications. More studies are needed to establish the effectiveness.