A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.64

v1.c23.64

The habitats of poisonous and non-poisonous leeches are described (13.14–15). The collection and storage of leeches is dealt with (13.16–17). Leeches regarded as unfit are described (13.18). The application of leeches is dealt with, their withdrawal, and their emptying. 143 An insufficiently emptied leech develops an incurable disease called indramada (13.19–22). 144 The treatment of the wounds after the application of leeches is discussed (13.23).