• Dr. Sanjay Kumar
• Dr. Rakeshkumar S. Gujar
• Dr. Sachin N Patil, D
• Dr. Maheshkumar S. Gujar

Leech therapy, known as Jaloukavacharana in Ayurveda, has been practiced for centuries to treat a range of inflammatory, vascular, and blood-related disorders. This traditional method is recognized today for its modern clinical applications, including the treatment of venous congestion, chronic wounds, and microvascular complications. Leech therapy offers unique benefits due to the bioactive components present in leech saliva, which exhibit anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. This article explores leech therapy from Ayurvedic and modern perspectives, detailing its history, mechanisms, clinical applications, procedure, risks, and efficacy based on current research.

Leech therapy, Jaloukavacharana, medicinal leeches, hirudin, venous congestion, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, Ayurvedic treatments, Raktamokshana, reconstructive surgery, wound healing, immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, integrative medicine

"Leech Therapy (Jaloukavacharana): Integrative Perspectives in Modern and Ayurvedic Medicine", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.c117-c124, November-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411214.pdf

"Leech Therapy (Jaloukavacharana): Integrative Perspectives in Modern and Ayurvedic Medicine", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no. ppc117-c124, November-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411214.pdf