Management of periapical abscess with Jalaukavcharana (leech application) -A single case study

Abstract

Jalaukavacharan is indicated in Vranashotha and advised exclusively in delicate patients for Raktamokshan (blood letting). In this case report a female patient of Pitta-kaphaj Prakruti suffering from periapical abscess due to dental carries was treated with Jalaukavacharan (leech application at cheek) in five sittings weekly once.  The patient was cured completely without any untoward effect. Hence this case highlighted that Jalaukavacharan is effective remedy for management of periapical abscess.