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The use of leeches in medicine dates 2,500 years, when they were used for bloodletting in ancient India An imbalance in the proportions in the four humors; blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile, was believed to cause ill-health. The practice of bloodletting with leeches was believed to correct it.
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What did the Victorian public think of the coming of the new rail ways?
They all wanted to go on it. And they were exited
Can you find leeches in England?
I don't think so...
Are leeches deadly?
i bet all they think about is brain suckkk
Why do we pour salt on leeches?
The salt dehydrate the leeches through the process of osmosis. When you pour salt on leeches, there's more substrates outside the leech than inside the leech. I think pouring salt on leeches will make them fall off whatever they were attached to.
Why did people think the leeches would be helpful?
Leeches suck blood and it was believed that leeches would actually suck the bad blood\diseased blood out of your body. Today leeches are used after reattachment of body parts, particularly fingers and toes. The leeches relieve the congestion of blood in the affected parts. The leeches also put a chemical into the blood in the area of the attachment that prevents blood from clotting.
Why do people probably dislike leeches?
People likely dislike leeches because they attach to skin and suck blood, causing discomfort or pain. Additionally, they can transmit diseases and infections, which adds to the negative perception of them.
What medicinal use does mistletoe believe to have?
to help your heart i think.
Do leeches have eyes?
No, leeches do not have setae and that is one of the major differences that sets them apart from organisms such as earthworms or other marine worms when categorizing them in classes. So leeches/earthworms/and marine worms are all in the same Phylum - Phylum Annelids (Segmented Worms) but they're all in separate classes. So Polychaeta (Marine Worms) and Oligochaeta (Earthworms) - have many setae but Hirudinea (Leeches), do not.
When was James Simpson the Victorian born?
I think it was 1899
Was Henry VIII around in Victorian times?
he wasn't Victorian he was Tudor, although some people think he is Victorian. he was an interested fat guy who was harsh on his loved ones.
What are some examples of a annelid?
Earthworms, leeches, rag worms and just about any segmented worm you can think of.
Do they really use maggots and leeches nowadays in the NHS?
Yes it is true that the NHS really use Maggots and Leeches to heal ope wounds. Also I think it's discusting and they shoul just do the modern way and do the operation.
