Earthworm To Remove Blood Circulation Impediment: A Survey
Chinese have used earthworms for thousand of years, modern
scientific research has found out why: It contain three
thrombolytic enzymes: fibrinolysin (plasmin), profibrinolysin
activator and collagenase which are all we need to dissolve
thrombus and restore blood circulation to the brain.
Earthworms as Food in Different Cultures
Earthworms have been used as food in many cultures. It is generally
considered a delicacy and is reserved only for the most
distinguished guests and the elderly. Now we know why.
A New Discovery and a New Medicine
During the 70s, Professor Shan Hongren discovered enzymatic
functions of extract from earthworms which confirm the validity of
the use of earthworms in traditional Chinese medicine. In 1997 a
product named Plasmin made from earthworms was approved by the
Chinese government as a new medicine. In 1997 Plasmin was endorsed
by the China Gerontology Foundation, and a year later it was
endorsed by the China Gerontology Association Rehabilitation
Committee. In 1999, China Medical Society decided to make Plasmin a
key product to be promoted all over China. In the same year it was
registered by the China Supervisory and Administrative Bureau as a
class two nationally protected TCM formula, and in 2000 it is
included in the China National Pharmacopoeia.
Traditional Use of Earthworms
Traditional Chinese medicine has been using earthworms (lumbricus)
for thousands of years. The famous Compendium Materia Medica
describes it as "salty in taste, cold in property, and efficacious
in clearing the heart, invigorating blood circulation, dissolving
stasis, opening up channels, curing stroke, hemiplegia and
infantile convulsion," and pointed out that lumbricus has
self-dissolving ingredients.
Modern scientific research, especially Prof. Shan's finding,
verified the Chinese use of earthworms after finding important
enzymes in them.
How It Works
Made of a special strain of earthworms with new biochemical
engineering technology, Plasmin provides three thrombolytic
enzymes: fibrinolysin (plasmin), profibrinolysin activator and
collagenase. It is nontoxic and good for long-term use without any
side effect. This enteric capsule carries Plasmin into the
intestines and opens up and is absorbed into blood circulation
system. It helps maintain a healthy balance between hemolysis and
hemostasis, may help reduce the risk of ischemic cardiovascular
problems such as stroke, embolism, thrombus, arteriosclerosis,
etc., the risk of diabetic complications including nervous
pathological changes and micro circulation disturbances, and
maintain healthy arterial functions and promote blood circulation
by opening up arteries, and help maintain a healthy cholesterol and
blood sugar level, reduce blood fat. It also provides many trace
elements and vitamins needed by the human body.
