Chapter
The Healing Power of Leeches
48:09 - 52:25 (04:16)
Leeches are not just creatures from medieval times, they are still used today for medical purposes in cases such as poor blood circulation and skin grafting. The use of leeches can aid in the recovery process of damaged veins, providing an alternative solution to surgery.
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A doctor saved a young boy's ear from amputation by ordering 30 leeches from Britain and having two of them suck out the pooling blood, allowing for improved blood flow and preventing clotting.
48:09 - 49:26 (01:17)
Summary
A doctor saved a young boy's ear from amputation by ordering 30 leeches from Britain and having two of them suck out the pooling blood, allowing for improved blood flow and preventing clotting.
ChapterThe Healing Power of Leeches
EpisodeLeeches: Oh Hell No!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Leeches came back in a big way, starting in the 1980s.
49:26 - 50:43 (01:17)
Summary
Leeches came back in a big way, starting in the 1980s. It's approved as a medical device. They are legit medical devices.
ChapterThe Healing Power of Leeches
EpisodeLeeches: Oh Hell No!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker suggests retiring or letting go of leeches after they have helped with medicinal purposes, although some people have named their leeches and even ask for their opinion on cases in the case of an attorney who claimed leeches saved his life.
50:43 - 52:25 (01:42)
Summary
The speaker suggests retiring or letting go of leeches after they have helped with medicinal purposes, although some people have named their leeches and even ask for their opinion on cases in the case of an attorney who claimed leeches saved his life.