All medical systems aim to restore those who are ill to health. Leech therapy is a good example of a medical treatment valued in both complementary and conventional medicine.
In this article, maximum available literature related to leech therapy in ayurveda is included, ranging from classical texts to modern clinical trials. Traditional medicine, including traditional Indian medicine (ayurveda), has particular strengths and much to offer conventional medicine.
It is hoped that many traditional medical treatments will find their way into the integrated medical systems of the future. Where traditional medicine is practiced to high standards, with in-depth understanding of its strengths, the aforementioned studies suggest that it can contribute significantly to integrated medical care, to the benefit of humanity.
Source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2156587212466675
