Murari Sreenivasulu

Integrating Classical and Contemporary Perspectives on Leech Therapy in Eye Disease: An Ayurveda-Biomedicine Evidence Synthesis

Background: Jalaukavacharana (leech application) is a type of Raktamokshana (bloodletting). Ayurvedic texts describe it for diseases caused by vitiated Pitta and Rakta. Many eye diseases (Netra Roga) are described as Pitta-Rakta diseases, and Ayurvedic eye doctors still use leech...