A resurgence in the use of leeches is pumping fresh blood into Russia's economy with health experts, western governments and movie stars endorsing their benefits.

Leeches are swelling in popularity both medically and cosmetically with big-name enthusiasts from the likes of Demi Moore who recently had leeches suck her blood in the name of detox therapy.

And it is good news for Russia, which breeds 10 times more leeches than the rest of the world combined.

The majority of the country's leeches are born in the International Leech Centre just outside Moscow http://www.leech.ru/bio_eng.html. Imagine a library, but with jars full of leeches instead of books, and a female-dominated workforce making for a maternal atmosphere.


It always gives me beautiful, healthy skin. The blood flows to my face and makes it younger. It also gets rid of small wrinkles

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