Maggot therapy. (Shorts).

From: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients | Date: December 1, 2002| Author: Klotter, Jule | Copyright information

In Alternative Therapies (July/August 2002), Larry Dossey, MD discusses the history of maggot debridement to heal wound and ulcers, including bed sores and diabetic ulcers. Cultures around the world and throughout history have used fly larvae to clean and treat suppurative wounds. Dr. Dossey argues that the benefits of maggot therapy (also known as larval therapy, maggot debridement therapy, and biosurgery) make it worthwhile to overcome 'the yuck factor,' especially in light of th...

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