PROCEDURE FOR LEECH THERAPY
(JALAUKAVCHARAN)
Selection of Leech (Hirudo medicinalis)
Out of twelve, only six varieties of nonpoisonous leeches are
used for medicinal purpose. Sankumukhi type of leech is
preferably used for medicinal purposes due to its rapid blood
sucking capacity. As per classical description of Ayurveda,
Leeches used for the therapy were obtained from fresh water
pond of medium size (4-6gms weight). Leeches were applied
once in every week for three months duration.