Preventive and Therapeutic values of Leech Therapy: A Review-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Preventive and Therapeutic values of Leech Therapy: A Review

Published:2024-08-15 Issue:8 Volume:14 Page:183-189
ISSN:2250-1177
Container-title:Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
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Short-container-title:J. Drug Delivery Ther.

Author:

Mir Rayees Ahmad^ORCID,Nayab Mohd^ORCID,Mir Uzair Yousf,Ansari Abdul Nasir

Abstract

There are three therapeutic modalities in the Unani medical system: Ilaj bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy), Ilaj bid Dawa (pharmacotherapy), and Ilaj bil Yad (surgery). Ilaj bit Tadbeer includes several regimenal therapies such as Hijāma (Cupping Therapy), Ta'līq or Irsal-e-'Alaq (Leech Therapy), Fasd (Venesection), Dalk (Massage), Nutūl (Therapeutic Irrigation), Qai (Emesis), Idrār-i-Bawl (Diuresis), Tariq (Diaphoresis), Mundij wa Mu'shil therapy (Concoction and purgation), Bukhoor (Medicated Steam), Kaiyy (Cauterization), Huqna (Enema) etc. Since ancient times, these therapies have been widely used for their preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative effects. One of the most significant regimenal therapies, Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech therapy), is still in use. Renowned Unani physicians Razi, Majoosi, Zahrawi, and Ibne Sina have discussed and recommended the use of non-poisonous (or medicinal) leeches in the prevention and treatment of a variety of illnesses, including joint disorders, chronic non-healing ulcers, and numerous skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis etc. This review paper aims to explore the preventive and therapeutic role of leech therapy. Keywords: Unani Medical System, Therapeutic Role, Leech Therapy

Publisher

Society of Pharmaceutical Tecnocrats

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