VOICED: Leeching onto an old remedy

Irina seeks relief from her health issues through leech therapy at a Moscow clinic. Dr. Patrick Kovac, who left emergency medicine to specialize in leech therapy, highlights its benefits, such as anti-inflammatory effects and improved blood circulation. The therapy has a long history in Russia, with the country's largest leech farm supplying leeches fed on cow's blood. Leech therapy is experiencing a global resurgence, with increased production and new beauty products incorporating leech extracts.

How has leech therapy's popularity changed in recent years?

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What unique products have been developed using leeches?

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