Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON RAKTAMOKSHAN: A PARASURGICAL PROCEDURE

Dr. Vaibhav R. Manjare* and Dr. N. V. Borse

Abstract

“Tvakdosha Granthya Shopha roga Shonitajascha ye, Raktamokshana Sheelinam na bhavanti Kadachanah"…….. Su.Su.14/34 Ayurveda has got eight speciality, among them shalyatantra (surgery) has been important and modified branch since ancient era. Raktamokshan (Bloodletting), a popular parasurgical procedure in ayurvedic system. Raktamokshan indicated as therapy of choice in many diseases. Raktamokshan is an effective and safe remedy for Shonitashraya Vyadhi (Blood borne diseases). Modern medical science is now fully developed and most acceptable medical science across the world but still it is struggling in the management of various chronic disorders. Parasurgical procedures like Raktamokshan is valuable answer to it. There are different types of Raktamokshan mention in ayurvedic texts according to doshas predominance. Among various modalities of Raktamokshan, Jalaukavacharan (leech therapy) and Siravedha (venepuncture) are more in practice due to its simplicity. Leech therapy can be safe and better alternative to manage blood born disorders. Medicinal leech therapy or Jalaukavacharan is used in a variety of inflammatory conditions. Its mode of action depends on the injection of leech saliva into patients tissues during the process of blood sucking.

Keywords: Raktamokshan, Blood born diseases, Jalaukavacharan, Siravedha etc.