BENEFITS OF LEECH THERAPY

WHAT LEECHES TREAT

In Britain, leeches are widely used in the National Health Service (NHS), to help in the surgical re-attachment of severed extremities such as fingers, toes and ears.

The scientific literature shows that leeches may be beneficial in a very wide range of disease states, including the following:

Chronic skin diseases (such as, psoriasis, eczema, cutaneous leishmaniasis hard-to-heal wounds).

Phlebitis and gout

Ischaemic heart disease

To prevent post-surgical blood clotting

In the treatment of asthma

For pain relief, in conditions such as osteoarthritis (ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, small joint).

To treat localised infections such as abscesses, mastitis, paronychia

To treat hypertension and migraines

LEECH THERAPY

Hirudotherapy has a rejuvenating effect, where a feeling of vitality and renewed energy is felt by the client. This is due to relief from pain in certain treated conditions coupled with the natural enzymes for example, fibrinolytic enzymes, collagenase secreted in the leech saliva.

Since ancient times, leeches have been used to treat illnesses and disease. Leech therapy is sometimes the best alternative in treating illnesses, and in some cases, may equal or exceed results obtained by pharmacological treatments.  Leech therapy has healing and wellbeing benefits to the human body, and this traditional method of treating illness is still thriving today.

10 COMMON INDICATIONS FOR LEECH THERAPY

THE BENEFITS OF LEECH THERAPY

Leech therapy is effective for:
circulatory disorders

hypertension and phlebitis

inflammatory states

fybromyalgia and gout

localised infections

abscesses, mastitis, paronychia

musculoskeletal disorders

arthritis, back pain, sports injuries

pain syndromes

headache, migraine, neuralgia

skin diseases

eczema, psoriasis, ‘shingles’

Leech therapy may also be effective for:
GENERAL WELLBEING

Leech therapy can also be used by people who are healthy, to improve their general well-being

hair loss

crown of head, eyebrows

hearing disorders

abscesses, mastitis, paronychia

TESTIMONIALS

Frequently Asked Questions

CONSULTATIONS & TREATMENTS