Leech therapy, or hirudo therapy, involves using medicinal leeches to draw blood and release healing bioactive substances. It is used in both traditional and modern medicine, especially for improving circulation and aiding surgical recovery.
Leech therapy, also known as hirudo therapy, is a treatment that uses the medicinal leech (Hirudo Medicinals) to draw blood and secrete bioactive substances into the body. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine and is now used in modern medicine, particularly in reconstructive surgery and for treating certain circulatory disorders.
What is Leech Therapy?
Leech therapy involves applying live medicinal leeches to the skin to draw blood and release saliva containing a variety of bioactive compounds. These compounds have anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, among others.