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Raktamokshana is a therapeutic procedure in Ayurveda aimed at purifying the blood by removing vitiated blood or excess blood from the body. It is one of the Panchakarma treatments, which are a set of five procedures used for detoxification and rejuvenation in Ayurvedic medicine.
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Raktamokshana is a therapeutic procedure in Ayurveda aimed at purifying the blood by removing vitiated blood or excess blood from the body. It is one of the Panchakarma treatments, which are a set of five procedures used for detoxification and rejuvenation in Ayurvedic medicine.
There are several methods of Raktamokshana described in Ayurveda, including:
Siravedha (Venesection): This involves making small incisions on a vein to let out the vitiated blood. It is similar to bloodletting in Western medicine but is performed with specific guidelines in Ayurveda.
Prachhanna (Scarification): In this method, superficial cuts are made on the skin with a sharp instrument to let out the impure blood. It is considered less invasive compared to venesection.
Jalaukavacharana (Leech therapy): Leeches are applied to the affected area to suck out the impure blood. The saliva of the leeches contains bioactive substances that aid in blood purification.
Alabu (Cupping): Cupping therapy involves creating a vacuum on the skin using glass or bamboo cups, which draws out the stagnant blood and toxins.
Raktamokshana is indicated in various conditions such as skin disorders, chronic inflammatory conditions, and diseases where there is an accumulation of toxins in the blood. However, it should be performed under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner as it requires proper assessment of the patient's constitution and the condition being treated.
Bloodletting therapy, known as "Raktamokshana" in Ayurveda, has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world. It involves the controlled removal of blood from the body, typically through small incisions or the use of leeches, with the aim of promoting health and treating certain ailments.
Here's an overview of bloodletting therapy:
1. **History**: Bloodletting has a long history and was once widely used in many cultures, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic medicine. In the West, it was a common medical practice up until the 19th century.
2. **Purpose**: Bloodletting was believed to balance the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) in the body according to ancient medical theories. It was thought to remove excess or "bad" blood and restore harmony to the body.
3. **Methods**: Bloodletting can be performed using various methods, including venesection (making small incisions in a vein), scarification (making shallow cuts on the skin), cupping (creating suction on the skin), and leech therapy (applying medicinal leeches to the skin).
4. **Conditions Treated**: In traditional medicine, bloodletting was used to treat a wide range of conditions, including fever, inflammation, headaches, high blood pressure, and certain skin disorders.
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Raktamokshana Dr. Rakeshkumar S. Gujar . MS(Ay.), MSc-CND, (PhD)(Ay.) Assistant Professor, Dept. of PG Studies in Shalyatantra , BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Vijayapura , Karnataka, India & Co-founder & Visiting Consultant Surgeon, GIAF’s Ayurveda Ashraya Hospital, Bengaluru & Vijayapura , Karnataka, India.
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