Leech therapy is a Unani process for medicinal bloodletting. It involves the evacuation of impure blood by leech bites to heal various ailments like eczema, alopecia, diabetic wounds, varicose veins, etc.
Leech Therapy: A holistic approach for skin treatment by Unani Medicine. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Hakeem Kazi has been practicing as a leech therapist in Mumbai for over a decade now. Located next to Mahim Dargah Shareef, his clinic is packed with a flurry of patients seeking treatments for their skin and hair problems. In a conversation with Midday.com, he reveals the latest purchase he made to source a fresh batch of 500 leeches from Thailand.
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