What do leeches do?

Leech is a traditional Chinese medicine, its main function is to break blood stasis and dredge collaterals. This medicine is a little toxic, so don't overdo it. We have two usages, one is decoction and the other is oral administration. Do not exceed 3 grams when frying in water. Mainly used for the treatment of blood stasis amenorrhea and abdominal mass accumulation in the field of kidney diseases. In the comprehensive treatment of chronic kidney disease, due to the pathogenesis of kidney disease, abnormal coagulation function may occur. For chronic glomerulonephritis and chronic renal failure, drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis can be used. For diabetic nephropathy, there are many reports on the application of leech, including leech injection alone, and now leech powder. Or hirudin, etc. Treatment of microalbuminuria in diabetic nephropathy has been reported in clinic. There are also some compounds that can be used with drugs such as Astragalus membranaceus, peach kernel, tonifying kidney and strengthening spleen, and inducing diuresis to treat diabetic nephropathy, slow down glomerular filtration rate and reduce proteinuria. This medicine should be used with caution when some patients are deficient or when they are prone to bleeding. Every Chinese medicine has its own contraindications, so pregnant women and those with menorrhagia should use it with caution or forbid it.