A Holistic Approach of Treatment
While leech therapy is not commonly considered one of the main Panchakarma procedures, it has been used in some cases as part of the detoxification process. Leeches are believed to have therapeutic properties due to their ability to secrete enzymes that can have anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning effects. In certain Ayurvedic practices, leech therapy might be employed to address circulatory issues, skin disorders, joint pain, and to help with blood purification.
How does it works ?
Leeches currently perform an effective job of removing pooled blood from wounds than any other medicinal therapy. Hirudotherapy increases nutrients of the tissues, so that wound healing is enhanced, so promoting healing. When feeding, leeches secrete anticoagulant and vasodilatory agents (antiplatelet agents and factor Xa inhibitors) which allow blood to flow freely to the site, once the leech is detached.Leech therapy is becoming increasingly popular among practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. Many studies are currently under way to evaluate its effects, mainly in the treatment of pain.
- Enhance Blood Flow
- Supports Wound Healing
- Treats Hair Loss & Baldness
- Increses Tissue Nutrients
- Instat Joint pain relief
- Reduces inflammation and stiffness
History of Leech Therapy
Leech therapy, also known as hirudotherapy, is a traditional alternative medical practice that involves the use of medicinal leeches to treat various health conditions. It has been used for centuries in different cultures, including in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Indian traditional medicine. In the context of Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine from India, leech therapy can be associated with certain detoxification and purification procedures, such as Panchakarma.
Is the Treatment Painful ?
Some of my clients have felt no pain at all, when the leeches are applied. Others experience a fleeting sharp pain, something like a mosquito bite. This lasts less than a minute, as the leech secretes a local anaesthetic into the wound as it feeds, and this numbs any pain.
Can Leech Therapy used in Joint Pain ?
Yes .Traditional leech therapy seems to be an effective symptomatic treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. is beneficial in reduction of pain, tenderness, stiffness, crepitus, and swelling in the patients of osteoarthritis. With the help of leech therapy we can improve the quality of life of the arthritis patients.
Is Leech Therapy good for Skin ?
By improving blood flow to these two upper layers of skin, leeches help to cure many common skin diseases.
How Leech Therapy is useful in Baldness ?
Leech therapy increases blood circulation. Therefore, When leeches are applied to thinning or bald areas of the scalp, the increase in blood circulation helps to deliver and to concentrate the nutrients that assist in making the hair follicles strong. The therapy can assist in the promotion of hair growth.
