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Eglin, Calin and Hirudin: Active Substances in Hirudotherapy

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Eglin, Calin and Hirudin: Active Substances in Hirudotherapy

Leech therapyLeech therapy has been known as a local elimination procedure for around 2,000 years. During blood sucking, the leeches secrete various substances that have an anti-inflammatory, blood circulation and analgesic effect.Leeches suck blood by drilling a small wound into the skin and settling. They release many different substances with their saliva, including Hirudin, Eglin or Calin.Hirudin has an anticoagulant effect and improves the flow properties of the blood and lymph and thus contributes to better detoxification of the whole body. It also has an antispasmodic and decongestant effect.Eglin inhibits inflammatory processes and relieves pain, Calin causes the wound to...

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