RAKTAMOKSHANA: A WAY TO THERAPEUTIC PURIFICATION

Raktamokshana is one of the principle shodhana therapies in Ayurveda. It has widely been practiced in the various clinical settings depending on the training and exposures of the physician. With renewed interest in the Parasurgical procedures in the recent times raktamokshana has gained foremost appraisal to attempt treatment to diseases of various categories. Raktamokshana is indicated as a therapy of choice in many diseases, formally being indicated in rakta and pitta related morbidities. Moreover, the scope of this therapy is further extended to diseases that are found to be refractory to conventional sheeta - ushana- snigdha- rooksha kind of treatment. The final attribute of raktamokshana can be considered on its tremendous prophylactic potential to do away certain diseases.