Expert’s Corner

Welcome to our “Expert’s Corner” – your source of knowledge about everything related to leech therapy. We are passionate about the medicinal uses of leeches and want to share with you the latest scientific discoveries, interesting industry facts and case studies that can shed light on the diverse and sometimes surprising uses of these extraordinary creatures.

What will you find in the Expert’s Corner?

Latest research: we present carefully selected articles and scientific studies that provide valuable information about leech therapy, their effectiveness, safety and consequences of their use.

Interesting facts from the industry: discover with us less known facts and stories related to leech therapy. Learn how this field of medicine is developing in different parts of the world.

Case Studies: we analyze and describe specific cases in which leech therapy helped the patients. Thanks to this, you can understand better how and under what circumstances you can use leeches in your medical or cosmetic practice.

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We also encourage all practitioners and enthusiasts of leech therapy to share their experiences. If you have an interesting case that you would like to describe or research results that can enrich our knowledge – contact us.

Expert’s Corner is a place we can create together. Your stories and experiences are an invaluable source of knowledge for us, which can help us understand better and popularize hirudotherapy.

Let’s create a space for exchanging knowledge and experiences, that will be an inspiration for all of us!

The use of hirudotherapy in the treatment of venous stasis

Hirudotherapy, i.e. medicinal leech treatment, is a method known to mankind since ancient Egypt and still being used in modern medicine. In an article published in the Malawi Medical Journal, the authors describe the case of a 65-year-old woman suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, to whom treatment with leeches brought significant benefits. Case presentation The […]

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Treating Acne with Persian Medicine: Temperament Modification and Leech Therapy

Acne is a multifactorial disease that has a significant impact on the physical and psychological condition of patients, often leading to lower self-esteem and emotional stress. Modern medicine offers many methods of treating acne, but they are often burdened with side effects and provide short-term results. An article published in the journal “Traditional & Integrative […]

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Complications related to leech therapy

A review article by Matineh Pourrahimi, Mojtaba Abdi, and Roshanak Ghods discusses complications associated with hirudotherapy. The work provides a comprehensive review of the risks associated with the use of medical leeches, an ancient practice used in various traditional medicine systems around the world. Purpose of research: The aim of the study was to analyze […]

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