Medicinal leech therapy (MLT) or hirudotherapy, an old technique, has been studied by many researchers for possible effects on various diseases. ( Medicinal leech therapy—an overall perspective). Skin Preparation Before applying this procedure, it requires following some simple tips on skin preparation: 1) Since leeches are sensitive to strong odors, [...]

Leech therapy (LT) has a long history in medicine. Leeching is one of the most ancient healing methods documented in the history of medicine.  The first clearly identifiable account of leeching appears in ancient Sanskrit writings from India. Leeching was also an ever-present force in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but [...]