Leech medicinal herb
Leeches, commonly known as "horseflies," are a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Their medicinal properties have garnered attention from medical experts both domestically and internationally. Leeches contain a variety of pharmacologically active compounds, such as hirudin, heparin, and antithrombotic agents, which have shown good therapeutic effects in treating cardiovascular diseases, cerebral thrombosis, angina pectoris, unexplained swelling and pain, tumors, and cervical lymph node tuberculosis. Domestic and international pharmacologists have extensively utilized leeches to develop various medications, which have been widely applied in clinical settings with positive results.
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