It is the procedure in which vitiated blood is taken out by various methods.
It is very useful in the disorders of blood, when blood is vitiated by any / all of the Doshas.
(Acharya Sushruta has given very much importance for this procedure.)
Types of Raktamokshana
| Disorder | Type |
|---|---|
| Vata related disorders | Shringa ( by using Horn of animals ) |
| Pitta related disorders | Jalooka ( Leech Therapy ) |
| Kapha related disorders | Alabu ( Dried bottle gourd ) |
| For all the above listsed disorders & When spread all over the body | Siravyadha ( Venupuncture / venesection ) |
Some of the health disorders which can be treated by Rakhamokshana / Blood Letting Therapy are
- Many of the skin lesions including Psoriasis
- Many of the joint disorders like Gouty arthritis
- Herpes
- Some of the eye disorders
- Abscess, Non healing wounds
