Leech Information Blog — Eglin

The medical leeches (Hirudo medicinallis) are grown under hygienic conditions and may only be used once according to the applicable rules.The saliva of the leech contains numerous positive substances, the best known of which are:HirudinEglinBdellin andHementinThese substances are u. a. anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anticoagulant, bactericidal and circulation-promoting properties.The leech is placed at the desired location with its suction cup. He saws his skin with his three razor-sharp jaws.Its saliva prevents the pain from being passed on, so that the patient can aspirate about 8 ml to 10 ml without being noticed.The bleeding from about 20 ml to 30 ml can last...

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...