Leech therapy procedure: Reference
The Agasthiyar Nayanavidhi , a Siddha classical work, provides a detailed description of the leech therapy technique. It covers leech collection, storage, patient preparation, leech purification, the primary procedure, and the post-treatment procedure.
Storage and Maintenance of LeechesThe leeches were kept in an appropriately labeled container with numerous openings on top for proper air circulation. The water in the container was pure, de-chlorinated, and replenished once every three days. The temperature was kept between 5 and 27°C. More ventilation and darkness had been maintained in the area.