LEECH THERAPY

Leech therapy is a method of blood-letting which involves the withdrawal of blood in a considerable quantity from the body with the help of Leeches. It is actually a blood sucking process with the help of medicinal leeches for prevention and treatment of various diseases. It is in the leeches saliva that has been known to cure or prevent diseases. Their saliva has over 100 bioactive substances that are very beneficial. One such component is hirudin, which acts as an anticoagulation agent. Calin is another component that also inhibits blood coagulation.

PROCEDURE FOR LEECH THERAPY

1. Pre-leeching procedure involving collection of leeches; preservation of leeches and selection of suitable patient.
2. Leeching Procedure Proper
3. Post-leeching Procedure involving separation of leech; vomiting of leech and control of bleeding.

BENEFITS:

• Chronic skin diseases (such as, psoriasis, eczema, cutaneous leishmaniasis)
• Phlebitis and gout
• To prevent post-surgical blood clotting
• For pain relief, in conditions such as osteoarthritis
• To treat localised infections such as abscesses, mastitis, paronychia
• To treat hypertension and migraines