Venous Congestion: Leech Therapy - A Living PharmacyHow a bloodsucking creature became a modern medical tool.

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Medicinal leeches provide a powerful solution for a common post-surgical complication. When blood gets trapped in reattached tissue, surgeons can turn to these tiny, living pharmacies to prevent tissue death. The leech's saliva contains a cocktail of over 100 bioactive compounds, including anticoagulants and anesthetics. This natural syringe painlessly drains congested blood, restoring circulation and helping the tissue to heal.