RAKTAMOKSHAN AYURVEDIC THERAPY
Raktamokshana is one of the Panchakarma Ayurvedic
treatments or the 5 basic techniques of detoxification. It is made of two words
– Rakta i.e blood and Mokshana i.e to leave, and combining both these words
makes the word Raktamokshana which means ‘to let out blood’.
Raktamokshana is an effective blood purification
therapy, in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood is
conducted to neutralize accumulated Pitta toxins of many blood borne diseases.
This is because Raktamokshana decreases the quantum of enhanced Pitta dosha and
thus the diseases caused by Pitta are also relieved.
Main types of Raktamokshana:
- Shastra Visravana : This procedure of bloodletting is performed by using metal instruments . It is further of two types Pracchana ( Bloodletting through multiple incisions )Siravyadha ( Venepuncture )
- Anushastra Visravana : This raktamokshana is performed without the use of metal instruments. This is of three types – Jalaukavacharana ( Application of Leeches ) – This is indicated for Pitta dosha diseases.Shrungavacharana ( Sucking through cow’s horn ) – This is indicated for Vata dosha diseases.Alabu ( Vacuum extraction by using vegetable called Alabu / Bottle Gourd ) This is indicated for Kapha dosha diseases.
Of all these types, Siravyadha or the Venepuncture
is regarded as the best.
Indications of Raktamokshana:
Raktamokshana or the technique of bloodletting
Ayurvedic treatment is mainly advised for Pitta dosha (fire body humor) and
Rakta (blood tissue) imbalance and toxicity. This is highly effective in
diseases like skin diseases, edema, abscess, inflammations, dullness, uremia
and pericarditis. At Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre, we have found favorable
result with Raktamokshana in Allergies, Skin disorders such as Eczema, Allergic
Dermatitis, Tonsillitis and Sciatica. This procedure also decreases the load on
the vital organs of heart and liver.
Benefits of Raktamokshana:
It has been specified in Ayurveda text that
Raktamokshana Ayurvedic treatment ofPanchakarma works both as curative as well
as preventive therapy. As in Ayurvedic medicine, the Basti Karma is regarded as
partial or even the complete treatment method, similarly in the Ayurveda
surgery text, Raktamokshana is considered as the partial or complete treatment
in itself.
Jalaukavacharana (Leech Therapy):
Leech is water living animal used for blood
detoxification purpose. The Leech therapy ( Jalaukavacharana ) is another form
of Raktamokshana practiced since ancient times in the Ayurvedic treatment of
blood letting.
Leech used in Therapy:
There near about 600-650 species found around the
world. Out of this variety, only 15-20 are used for treatment purpose. Hirudo
ventralis (Indian cattle leech) is used in India for treatment purpose. The
size of the leech varies from half inch to eighteen inches. And the Leeches may
be found in a variety of colors like black, brown, yellowish maroon etc.
Procedure of Leech Therapy of Raktamokshana:
Leech therapy is safe, painless & doesn’t
require any change in routine life style. In this therapy after diagnosing a
person, leech is applied to specific body part and is made to stay there. Once
the leech finishes sucking blood from the site, then either the leech separates
itself or may be separated manually by sprinkling of some herbal medicine.
Proper dressing is done after the procedure. At a time single leech can suck
10-60ml blood . One session of leech therapy requires about 20- 60 min.
Benefits of Leech Therapy:
When the leech is used for bloodletting in the
technique of Raktamokshana, as the leech sucks impure blood from the body, this
helps to provide considerable detoxification, immunity boosting and also
improves the blood circulation in the body. This particular variety procedure
of Raktamokshana Panchakarma is highly recommended for ailments like
pigmentation, scar, wound , Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gouty
arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Atopic dermatitis, pain , edema ,itching ,
burning on skin etc.
Get the best Raktamokshan ayurvedic therapy in
Ahmedabad at Aagyarth Ayurved Cure Centre.
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Source : www.aagyarthayurved.com
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