Hindu Achievements in Exact Science: A Study in the History of Scientific Development c22.s3.11

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c22.s3.11

9. Leeches have been used by Hindu surgeons since very early times. Sushruta gives a detailed account of their varieties, habits, mode of application, etc. There are twelve varieties of leeches, six of which are venomous and six useful. The venomous are found near putrid fish or animals in foul water. The good are found in clear deep pools which contain water-lilies.¹¹

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