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• Published Subscription Review Article 6 Jan 2026

  An overview on the Medicinal Value of Leeches

  By S. D. Dawada, S. L. Pawar

  Abstract: The present article highlights on the medicinal value of leeches. Leech belongs to phylum Annelida have played a significant role in ancient medicine for centuries, with their therapeutic and medicinal applications dating back to ancient human civilizations such as those of Egypt, Greece, and India. Historically, incidences shows it associated with blood letting, leeches were believed to restore balance to the body’s humors. In recent times, new experiments are being …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article →