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11 articles for “Leech therapy.”
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Effectiveness of Leech Therapy (Irsal-E-Alaq) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is the medicine of centuries. Four types of treatment in Unani system are Ilaj-bil-Giza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Pharmacotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Yad (Surgery), and Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimental therapy). These are the main methods of Tibb disease treatment and health protection. Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer holds significant importance among the four mentioned types, as the majority of the systems are utilized either solely or in conjunction with medications. This highlights the crucial role of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Efficacy of Leech Therapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Clinical Study
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic conditions and over half of the patients with OA report being limited in their daily activities because of pain. Physical activity and exercise reduce the pain, but do not relieve the cause. This study was done to emphasize the efficacy of leech therapy in the management of Waja-ul-Mafasil (osteoarthritis) in the Department of Moalijat (General Medicine), Govt. Nizamia Tibbi College & …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Irsal e Alaq (Leech or Hirudo therapy) is one of the most important and widely practiced methods of regimental therapy used for local evacuation of morbid humors. Irsale alaq is the method of evacuation of morbid humors from the body and thereby balancing the four humors and hence regaining the health. The imbalance in the quality and quantity of these humors leads to diseases whereas restoration of this balance maintains …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Literature Review of Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani and Modern Science
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is based on the humoral theory (Nazriya Akhlat) postulated by Buqrat. According to this theory, all illness is caused by an imbalance of one of the four body humors that is, blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Irsal-e-alaq is one of the oldest and widely practiced means of Ilaj-bit-tadbeer for local evacuation of morbid humours. It is a procedure of treatment with the use …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Leech Therapy: A Therapeutic GEM
Abstract: Leech, Genus Hirudo, and therapeutics species: Hirudo medicinalis is an amphibious worm, 10 cm in length and is usually black or brown in color. It has three jaws with about 100 tiny teeth and a posterior sucker. The leech’s salivary secretions contain many bioactive chemicals, among which the most potent is Hirudin. The therapy involves bite by the leech, followed by attachment for duration of 15 to 45 minutes. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Research and Review: On Irsale Alaq (Medicinal Leech), Mechanism of Action and its Uses with Applied Site
Abstract: Leech therapy is based on the concept of balancing body humours. In the Unani system of medicine the majority of the disease caused by the endogenous factors by excessive Humours accumulated of morbid matters foodstuffs or the metabolic products. There are 6 evacuation methods for the balancing of humours viz bloodletting, purging, vomiting, sweating, cauterization and diuresis are described. Among those methods, bloodletting methods are a most popular and effective …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Leeching on Post-Haemorrhoidectomy Bulged Perianal Masses
Abstract: Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) are dilatations of the anal and perianal venous plexuses affecting about 5% of general population and they are rarely encountered in person aged less than 30 years and occurs in both sexes between 45-65years. The word haemorrhoid is coined from Greek word haima = blood, and rhoos = flowing; and thus, Hippocrates described it as “the flow of blood from the vein of anus”. Various operative options are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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An overview on the Medicinal Value of Leeches
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
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Lipid Oxidation, Maillard Reaction, and Their Possible Interrelation in Selected Foods and Model Systems – A Review
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. 7–15 Read article
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The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial vein of lower limb. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. In Unani system of medicine, “Dawali” is described in almost all classical books of Unani medicine, synonymous with varicose veins. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Exploring Nutool (Irrigation) as A Treatment Method in Ilaj Bit Tad-Beer (Regimenal Therapy)
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine employs four primary modes of treatment: Illaj bil ghiza (dietotherapy), Illaj bil Dawa (pharmacotherapy), Illaj bit tadbeer (Regimenal therapy), and Illaj bil yad (surgery). Illaj bit Tadbeer encompasses a range of regimenal interventions, including Hijamah (cupping), Irsal alaq (leeching), Fasd (venesection), Dalak (massage), Nutool (irrigation), Qay (Emesis), Idrar-i-Bawl (Diuresis), Tariq (Diaphoresis), Munzij and Mu'shil therapy (Concoction and purgation), Bukhoor (medicated steam), kayy (cauterization), Huqna (enema), …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article