Jalaukavacharan (Leech therapy) is an ancient Ayurvedic bloodletting technique which has the great potential to manage ischemic, inflammatory, and infective disease by removing the blood in the deep-seated regions. The saliva of Leech contains numerous bioactive constituents which possess analgesic, anti-inflammatory antiseptic & antibacterial property, etc.
Leech therapy is useful in the field of plastic surgery, Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis), Venous congestion, Varicose veins, Hemorrhoids vascular diseases, Thrombophlebitis, cellulitis, sciatica, inflammatory reactions, blood purification, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension. It is expected to be of paramount importance due to the ease of leech application and minimum side-effect. Leech therapy has Ayurvedic origin, but it is acknowledged by modern medicine due to its effectiveness in healing various kinds of diseases. It is also considered as wonder therapy.
