When it comes to leeches, the first thing that comes to mind is that their image is disgusting. For rural children, the impression of it is more that when walking in paddy fields, leeches will firmly adhere to their calves and suck human blood, so when we mention it, we are always afraid.

However, when leeches are used as traditional Chinese medicine, they still have many functions, and even now they can be sold for 1000 more than a catty. It is said that the goods themselves are valuable, so the price will be given in the market, so it does have a good effect when leeches become Chinese medicine.

First of all, it has a function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When it is used as medicine, it can have obvious therapeutic effect on abnormal menstruation and amenorrhea symptoms of women. We all know that among gynecological problems, amenorrhea is a common problem for women. In many cases, it is caused by the stagnation of qi and blood in women's bodies, so leeches themselves have a good effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Then, through this function, women's own qi and blood can be activated, thus achieving the therapeutic effect.

At the same time, some women will have lochia after giving birth. At this time, if leeches are used for treatment, the parturient can return to normal as soon as possible. In addition to the functions of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, it also has the functions of relieving swelling and pain. For example, in our daily life, fractures and sprains are often caused by accidents, and congestion and swelling and pain will occur at this time, so people usually put it in the prescription for treating traumatic injuries. In this way, people can get rid of swelling and blood stasis as soon as possible when they are hurt, and besides these functions, it also has the function of stopping bleeding.