Hirudotherapy is a treatment method using medical leeches.
Research has shown that the therapeutic effect of leeches is due to the unique chemical composition of their saliva. This saliva, a secretion from specialized glands, contains over a hundred beneficial components, including hormones, enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids. It also contains a substance called “hirudin.”
In addition to treating chronic and acute conditions, leeches have a beneficial effect on the entire body.
If you are interested in natural treatment without harm or side effects, you should give hirudotherapy a try.