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September 10, 2025Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine

Indian Medicinal Leech Species: A Comprehensive Review of Identification, Habitat, and Geographical Distribution

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ASAnoop SachiAKAshok KumarNSNarinder Pal Singh

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Literature review highlights identification and geographical distribution of Indian leech species, suggesting potential medical applications.

Key Points

  • This review provides a detailed overview of Indian medicinal leech species, focusing on their identification and habitat.
  • Field survey findings identified Hirudinaria manillensis as the predominant species among collections from Ayurvedic institutions.
  • New taxonomical classifications reveal distinct species beyond Hirudo medicinalis, underscoring the rich diversity of Indian leeches.
  • Understanding the diversity of medicinal leeches is critical for evaluating their potential applications in medical practice.

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Sachi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b81f54b1d3bfb60ec593https://doi.org/10.5455/aam.230707
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