Duration of 1 course: 13 procedures, once a week / Cost of application 30€ + cost of leeches (cost of 1 leech is approximately 8.5€)

For lasting results, it is better to take two courses with an interval of 2 months.

Work on the face is carried out after a general course on the body.

Hirudotherapy is an ancient and at the same time modern method of healing using medicinal leeches.

A Brief History of Hirudotherapy

Hirudotherapy has been known to humanity since ancient times. The first mentions of leech therapy date back over 3,000 years in medical treatises from India, Egypt, China, and Greece.

• In Ancient Egypt, leeches were used to purify the blood and maintain vitality.
• Hippocrates and Avicenna recommended leeches for the treatment of many diseases.
• In 19th century Europe, hirudotherapy was one of the most widespread healing methods.

Quotes from famous people:

• Avicenna (980–1037): «The leech cleanses the body of spoiled blood and restores the balance of forces.».
• Nikolay Pirogov, the great Russian surgeon (1810–1881): «Leeches are a medicine that nature has given to man to save life.».

Today, hirudotherapy is experiencing a new stage of development: ancient practice harmoniously combines with modern medical knowledge.

Medicinal leech enzymes and their effects

The secretion of the salivary glands of the medicinal leech contains more than 100 biologically active substances. They have a multifaceted healing effect on the body.

Key enzymes and their effects:

• Hirudin – prevents thrombus formation, thins the blood, improves its fluidity.
• Hyaluronidase - "penetration enzyme", helps active substances spread faster through tissues, promotes the resorption of adhesions and edema.
• Bdellins and Eglins – have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
• Orgelaza – stimulates the formation of new capillaries and improves microcirculation.
• Apiraza – thins the blood, reduces the load on the heart and blood vessels.
• Destabilase – promotes the dissolution of blood clots and improves tissue nutrition.

What diseases does hirudotherapy help with?

Cardiovascular diseases

• hypertension (high blood pressure),
• atherosclerosis,
• ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, after a heart attack during the recovery period),
• thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, trophic ulcers,
• cerebrovascular accident (after stroke, for prevention).

Diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system

• arthritis, arthrosis, gout,
• osteochondrosis, radiculitis,
• back pain, inflammatory processes in the joints.

Gynecological diseases

• chronic inflammatory processes (adnexitis, endometritis),
• uterine fibroids, endometriosis,
• infertility (associated with inflammation, adhesions, circulatory disorders),
• climacteric syndrome, menstrual irregularities.

Urology and andrology

• prostatitis, prostate adenoma,
• male infertility, decreased potency.

Diseases of the digestive system

• hepatitis, liver cirrhosis (as an adjuvant therapy),
• pancreatitis, cholecystitis,
• gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

Neurological and psycho-emotional disorders

• headaches, migraines,
• neuralgia, neuritis,
• insomnia, chronic fatigue, stress.

Dermatological and cosmetology problems

• acne, furunculosis,
• psoriasis, eczema,
• facial swelling, premature aging of the skin,
• baldness.

Women's health

Normalization of the menstrual cycle
Leeches improve microcirculation and relieve spasms and congestion in the pelvic region. This helps reduce painful menstruation and stabilize the cycle.

Support of reproductive function
Hirudotherapy is actively used in preparation for pregnancy. It improves blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, reduces inflammation, and increases the chances of conception.

Help with gynecological diseases
This method can be used as an adjunctive therapy for endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and chronic inflammation. By improving blood flow and the anti-inflammatory effects of leeches, pain is reduced, adhesions are resolved, and pelvic function is normalized.

Postpartum recovery
Hirudotherapy helps you recover faster, reduce inflammatory risks, improve blood flow, and enhance overall well-being.

Improving hormonal balance
The enzymes secreted by leeches promote gentle regulation of the endocrine system, improving ovarian and thyroid function. This is especially important during periods of hormonal changes, such as after childbirth, menopause, and during periods of stress.

Male health

Improving blood circulation and preventing prostatitis
Leeches stimulate microcirculation in the pelvic organs, relieve congestion, and reduce inflammation. This helps with chronic prostatitis and serves as a preventative measure against prostate disease.

Increased potency and libido
By improving blood circulation, removing toxins, and relieving tension, energy is boosted and intimacy is enhanced. Hirudotherapy helps restore confidence and harmony in relationships.

Support of reproductive function
The method improves the quality of spermatogenesis, reduces inflammation and has a beneficial effect on male fertility.

Recovery after physical and emotional stress
The enzymes secreted by leeches thin the blood, improve metabolism, and promote faster recovery from stress, exercise, and fatigue.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Men are more prone to hypertension, thrombosis, and vascular problems. Hirudotherapy reduces blood viscosity, improves its flow, and strengthens blood vessels, which has a positive effect on overall health.

Cardiovascular diseases

Blood thinning
Leech saliva enzymes prevent the formation of blood clots and make the blood more fluid, which facilitates the work of the heart and improves the supply of oxygen to the organs.

Reducing pressure
By improving microcirculation and having a relaxing effect, hirudotherapy helps to gently lower blood pressure.

Improving blood flow
Congestion is relieved, blood circulates better through the capillaries, which is especially important for cerebrovascular accidents, headaches, and dizziness.

Prevention of heart attacks and strokes
Regular courses of hirudotherapy reduce the risk of blood clots and vascular occlusion.

Recovery from illnesses
Hirudotherapy can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment after a heart attack, stroke, or thrombophlebitis, helping to quickly restore strength.

After injuries and surgeries

Removing swelling
Leeches improve microcirculation and lymph flow, which helps remove excess fluid more quickly and reduces swelling.

UAcceleration of tissue healing
The enzymes in leech saliva have anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties, promoting rapid healing of sutures and soft tissues.

Improving blood supply to the injury area
Activating blood flow helps tissues receive more oxygen and nutrients, which speeds up recovery.

Prevention of adhesions and coarse scars
Hirudotherapy promotes gentle resorption of connective tissue, preventing the formation of dense scars and adhesions.

Pain reduction
The biologically active substances of leeches have a mild analgesic effect, reducing discomfort after surgery and injuries.

Children's health

Improving cerebral circulation
Leeches promote increased blood flow to the brain, which improves the nutrition of nerve cells and the functioning of the central nervous system.

Reducing muscle spasms
Increased muscle tone is often observed in cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders. Hirudotherapy helps relax muscles, improve mobility, and reduce pain.

Support for recovery from birth injuries
The method can be used in complex therapy for children who have suffered hypoxia, intracranial hemorrhages and other complications of childbirth.

Improving metabolism and immunity
Leech enzymes have a positive effect on metabolic processes and the body's overall resistance.

For what conditions is hirudotherapy used in children:

• cerebral palsy (CP);
• psychomotor developmental delay;
• hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder;
• consequences of birth trauma and hypoxia;
• neuroses and sleep disorders;
• headaches, autonomic disorders.

Facial rejuvenation

Improving blood circulation
Leeches stimulate microcirculation, allowing skin cells to receive more oxygen and nutrients. The face becomes fresher and more radiant.

Launch of regeneration processes
Leech saliva enzymes stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, the key proteins for youth. Skin becomes firmer and smoother.

Removing swelling and improving facial contours
Hirudotherapy promotes lymphatic drainage and reduces congestion. This helps reduce puffiness and create a more defined facial contour.

Smoothing out fine wrinkles
Due to improved tissue nutrition, the skin becomes more elastic, and fine wrinkles are noticeably reduced.

Natural lifting
After a course of treatments, the skin tightens, becomes more elastic and healthy, and a natural glow appears.

Endocrine disorders

Regulation of hormonal levels
The enzymes secreted by the leech improve the functioning of the pituitary, thyroid, and sex glands, promoting a more harmonious production of hormones.

Improving metabolism
Hirudotherapy stimulates blood and lymph circulation, which helps normalize metabolic processes and reduce the tendency to gain excess weight.

Thyroid support
In hypothyroidism and early forms of hyperthyroidism, hirudotherapy helps improve microcirculation and nutrition of thyroid tissue.

Relieving the effects of stress
Stress directly impacts the adrenal glands and hormonal balance. Leeches help relax the nervous system and restore energy.

Improving reproductive function
Hirudotherapy normalizes the functioning of sex hormones, helps with menstrual irregularities in women and decreased libido in men.

International experience and conferences

Hirudotherapy is being discussed worldwide. Every year, specialists from dozens of countries gather at conferences and congresses to share their experiences and results.

• At the First World Congress on Hirudotherapy in Moscow (2013), doctors from Russia, Germany, India, Bulgaria, and other countries spoke. German surgeons discussed the use of leeches in plastic surgery and tissue salvage. Indian specialists shared their treatment results for chronic inflammatory diseases and joint disorders.
• In Azerbaijan, data from a large clinical trial has been published: hirudotherapy has proven highly effective in patients with osteoarthritis and vascular problems.
• At the anniversary conferences of the Department of Hirudotherapy, Russian doctors cite examples of patient recovery after strokes and cerebral palsy, emphasizing that children show particularly noticeable improvements in movement and speech.
• Turkish surgeons and rehabilitation specialists share their experience using leeches for varicose veins and chronic wounds where traditional healing methods have failed.
• At international forums on traditional medicine, doctors from Europe and Asia note a reduction in depression and improved sleep and memory in patients after courses of hirudotherapy.

This exchange of experience demonstrates that the method works in a wide variety of countries and cultures. And while scientists continue their research, practitioners are already seeing real improvements in people with neurological, vascular, and chronic diseases.

How is treatment with medicinal leeches carried out?

Treatment begins with an initial consultation, during which I collect a detailed medical history, listen to your complaints, and assess your overall health. We then develop a personalized treatment plan.

The initial course includes approximately 12 sessions - held once or twice a week depending on the patient’s condition and availability. For the course, 30 medical leechesare pre-ordered and used exclusively for one person. The cost of one leech is approximately 8,50 €.

Each session lasts about 1 hour and costs 30 €. During the session, I:

• determine the individual leech placement scheme;
• combine elements of homeopathic principles and Eastern healing techniquesto make the therapy as gentle and harmonious as possible;
• provide lifestyle, nutrition, and recovery recommendations to support the healing process in a holistic way.

We are working gently, Avoid sudden exertion to avoid allergic reactions or severe aggravation. Local reactions are sometimes possible, including increased skin temperature at the site of application and a feeling of soreness. This is a natural part of the cleansing process through the lymphatic system.

After the session, I carefully bandage the wounds, and the patient changes the bandage again at home—after this, the bleeding usually stops completely. Feel free to contact me with any questions throughout the course.

After the basic course we move on to the "problem-based" statements:

• with varicose veins,
• endocrine disorders,
• diseases of the joints, spine,
• other individual requests.

This approach allows you to first cleanse and prepare the body, and then work on specific problems.

Contraindications

Although hirudotherapy is safe when used correctly, the method has a number of contraindications.

Treatment is not recommended for:

• hemophilia and other bleeding disorders,
• severe anemia,
• oncological diseases in the active phase,

In all other cases, hirudotherapy can be an effective and gentle method of healing, recovery and prevention.