Hirudotherapy is a very old treatment method that is applied with medical leeches. The enzymes secreted by these medicinal leeches, which are placed at the appropriate points where the treatment will be carried out, have many potential benefits for human health. New blood formation is supported, oxygenation of tissues is provided. The repair process of nerve cells is initiated. It helps to remove toxins from the body. Hirudotherapy is one of the traditional and complementary medicine methods using medical leeches. It is performed in centres authorised by the Ministry of Health by a certified physician. Suitability for the application is determined by medical examination; results may vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed in advance. It is often preferred for the relief of bronchial and lung disorders.

Leeches used for treatment should be disinfected before the procedure, and each leech should be used only once. Applying the leech to the wrong areas can cause severe bleeding and damage to nerves, vascular or lymphatic tissue. For this reason, hirudotherapy is a treatment method that should be applied under the supervision of specialist physicians in a clinical setting.

Hirudotherapy can be used to treat the following conditions:
• Vascular diseases
• Joint calcifications
• Headache and migraine
• Disorders related to the nervous system
• Rheumatic diseases
• "Chronic fatigue syndrome"
• Diabetic wounds
• Skin problems such as blemishes, acne, eczema, and psoriasis
• Skin rejuvenation