The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review

Authors

  • Shaikh. Mohd. Sirajuddin
  • Aqueel Shaikh
  • Mushtaque Mukadam
  • Sajid Ansari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjoush.v4i3.16

Abstract

The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial vein of lower limb. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. In Unani system of medicine, “Dawali” is described in almost all classical books of Unani medicine, synonymous with varicose veins. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent valves, defective connective tissue and smooth muscle weakness in venous wall and are usually hereditary in nature. Secondary varicose veins usually occur as a result of venous obstruction. Irsal-e-alaq (Leech or Hirudo Therapy) is a method of bloodletting which involves the withdrawal of blood in considerable quantity from the body with the help of leeches.

Keywords: Dawali, varicose vein, Irsal-e-alaq

Cite this Article Shaikh. Mohd. Sirajuddin, Aqueel Shaikh, Mushtaque Mukadam, et al. The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2017; 4(3): 13–18p. 

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Published

2017-12-08

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2017)

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Research Article

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