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The History and Modern Use of Leeches in Medicine
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Leeches have been used for medical purposes for centuries, but fell out of favor when modern medicine dismissed their benefits. However, in some cases today, leeches are still used for their ability to assist in blood flow and blood clotting.
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Bloodletting and the use of leeches was once a common medical practice.
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Medical History
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Bloodletting and the use of leeches was once a common medical practice. Despite being debunked by modern medicine, it remained influential until the 19th century.
ChapterThe History and Modern Use of Leeches in Medicine
EpisodeLeeches: Oh Hell No!
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The post highlights leech gathering as a weird profession which has relatively fallen to the wayside in the modern world, but is still useful as bloodletting or reducing blood clotting, a procedure called herudotherapy.
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Leech Gathering
Summary
The post highlights leech gathering as a weird profession which has relatively fallen to the wayside in the modern world, but is still useful as bloodletting or reducing blood clotting, a procedure called herudotherapy.