December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reports that a 30-year-old woman with persistent hair fall experienced marked improvement following leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana) performed according to classical Ayurvedic protocols.
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January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this case study, researchers reported that using Raktamokshana therapy through leech application led to symptom relief in a 5-year-old girl with alopecia areata after eight sessions, suggesting this Ayurvedic treatment may be beneficial for children with similar conditions.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this case study, a 35-year-old woman with persistent hair loss saw noticeable improvements after five weeks of Jalaukavacharana (Leech Therapy) and supportive Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting potential benefits of this approach for hair loss conditions.
December 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” This case study reported significant hair regrowth in a young female patient with alopecia areata after 60 days of Ayurvedic treatment, including leech therapy and herbal medicines, demonstrating its potential effectiveness according to the authors' observations.
October 2019 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” This case study reported that a 29-year-old male patient with alopecia areata patchy experienced hair regrowth and relief from scalp itching and dandruff after using medicinal leech therapy and specific internal medicines for three months.