Medicinal leech therapy and related case study: Overview in current medical field

Although complementary medicine practises have a long history, but recently focused on their potential mechanisms of action. Among the leeches, Hirudo-medicinal is has widespread therapeutic use, although other species have also been researched and investigated internationally. More than 20 known bioactive compounds are secreted by leeches (salivary product). They have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, platelet inhibitory, anticoagulant, thrombin regulating, extracellular matrix degradative