Abstract

RAKTAMOKSHANA IN SHALYA TANTRA VYADHIES

Dr. Vivekanand Bhoumick*

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Abstract

Ayurveda focuses on both prevention and treatment of disease. Many surgical and para-surgical procedures have been described by Acharya Sushruta for the management of various diseases; among these, Raktamokshana is popularly used for the management of various pathologies occurring due to Rakta Dushti (blood-borne disorders). It is derived from two words i.e., ‘Rakta’ which means blood & ‘Mokshana’ which means leave. Hence, Raktamokshana means to let the vitiated blood out. It is one of the five purification therapies by Acharya Sushruta. There are two ways to do Raktamokshana i.e., Shastra (using sharp instruments) and Ashastra (without using sharp instruments). Furthermore, it is said that Siravedha is ‘Chikitsaardha’ i.e., half of the treatment described in Shalya Tantra. Raktamokshana is one of the important procedures carried out in various Shalya tantra vyadhis. It is one of the Shodhana procedures which expells the vitiated Rakta. Rakta chaturths dosha-The three doshas along with Shonita the fourth are present during the origin, existence and destruction of the body. The body never exists without Kapha, Pitta, Maruta and also Shonita, the body is supported by these. Dosha prasara happens either individually, in combination of two or three doshas or in combination with Shonita. When Kapha, Pitta or Shonita are vitiated while Vata is under control, then respective kriya has to be done for treating the aggravated doshas.

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