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.