Hirudo medicinalis, or the European medicinal leech, is one of several species of leeches used as medicinal leeches. Other species of Hirudo sometimes also used as medicinal leeches include …

Sep 2, 2025 · The FDA approved medicinal leeches in June 2004 to treat venous congestion—a rare condition where blood pools and swells in the veins—in graft tissue. This congestion, if …

Sep 27, 2024 · Leech therapy involves applying leeches to a wound to increase circulation, improve blood flow, and promote healing. Its practice has varied over time, but it continues to …

Sep 12, 2025 · Learn about the potential benefits of Leeches including contraindications, adverse reactions, toxicology, pharmacology and historical usage.

This site illustrates how to use and care for leeches effectively. It outlines the benefits of leech therapy, provides a methodology for their application, and includes case histories detailing …

Aug 22, 2025 · Explore the enduring medical practice of leech therapy, understanding its scientific basis and its relevant applications in modern healthcare.

Jul 17, 2025 · This article explores the different types of medicinal leeches used in contemporary medical practice and highlights their applications, benefits, and scientific significance.

Jun 30, 2025 · Leeches might make you squirm, but these small, blood-sucking creatures are making a big comeback in modern medicine. Once a staple of ancient healing methods, leech …

Mar 23, 2020 · Leeches are bred specifically for medical use at leech farms around the country. They are sanitized before attachment to the patient are are used only once. After they have …

Nov 8, 2024 · Leeches made a medical comeback as “hirudotherapy”, starting in the 1960s and widely used since the 1980s. Researchers have found over 100 substances in leech saliva …