Raktmokshana: Bloodletting Therapy in Panchakarma
Raktmokshana is an important procedure in Ayurvedic Panchakarma, commonly known as bloodletting. Traditionally, Ayurvedic practitioners use this therapy when they identify problems associated with vitiated blood, known as Raktdushti.
Four Methods of Raktmokshana
Ayurveda describes four main methods of Raktmokshana:
- Alabukarma: Uses a hollow gourd-like instrument to help remove blood.
- Shrungakarma: Uses a horn-like instrument for bloodletting.
- Jaloukavacharana (Leech Therapy): Uses medicinal leeches for controlled blood removal.
- Siravedha: Involves puncturing a vein to remove blood.
Raktmokshana Treatments at Our Clinic
At our clinic, we provide two types of Raktmokshana: Jaloukavacharana and Siravedha.
When Raktdushti affects the whole body or extends beyond one specific area, Ayurvedic practitioners may consider Siravedha. However, the practitioner first assesses the patient’s condition before selecting the appropriate method.
About Raktmokshana treatment (Leech therapy)
Ayurvedic practitioners use leech therapy for certain skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. They also use it in selected cases involving arthritis and varicose veins.
According to Ayurvedic tradition, Lord Dhanvantari holds a leech among his symbolic attributes. This representation reflects the traditional association between leech therapy and health.
How Does Leech Therapy Work?
Leech therapy usually takes around 30–40 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition. First, the Ayurvedic physician ex
Benefits of Raktmokshana treatment (leech therapy)
- Leech sucks impure blood
- Maintains homeostasis of 3 Dosha.
- Helps to relieve tendencies of clot formation anywhere in body.
- Decreases pain
- Improves blood circulation
- Removes toxins of Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin Disease
- Effective in Vericose Veins
- Reduces swelling, stiffness of joints in arthritis.
- Non healing wounds
- Diabetic wound
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Chronic/ Acute bed sores
- Effective in piles and hemorrhoids
