Abstract

THE EFFICACY OF JALUKACHARANA IN RAKTAMOKSHANA: A SHALYATANTRA PERSPECTIVE AN ANALYSIS OF SUSHRUTHA’S SURGICAL WISDOM IN BLOOD PURIFICATION - A REVIEW

Dr. Yogesh Ravasaheb Aihole*, Dr. Sadarla Koteswara Rao

Abstract

In the classical Ayurvedic surgical compendium, Sushrutha Samhita, Rakta (blood) is recognized as a fundamental vital force, the vitiation of which leads to various inflammatory and metabolic disorders. Raktamokshana (bloodletting) is the specialized therapeutic intervention for such conditions. Among its diverse modalities, Jalukacharana (Leech Therapy) is distinguished as the most refined, non-invasive, and "Sukumara" (gentle) method, specifically indicated for Pittadominant blood disorders. This article explores the systemic role of Jalukacharana within the framework of Shalyatantra (Ayurvedic Surgery). It aims to analyze the classification of leeches, the procedural precision of application (Poorva, Pradhana, and Paschat Karma), and the physiological impact of leech saliva on disease pathology.

Keywords: Sushrutha, Jalukacharana, Leech, Shalyatantra, Application.