A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF JALAUKAVACHARANA

  • Unique Paper ID: 168637
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 5
  • PageNo: 2104-2107
  • Abstract:
  • The basic Ayurvedic treatment is based on two principles viz. Shodhan Chikitsa (elimination Therapy) and Shaman Chikitsa (internal medicine). Shodhan Chikitsa deals with five Purificatory procedures popularly known as Panchakarma. Acharya Susruta included Raktamokshana in Panchakarma and described it as the best procedure because it eliminates All three vitiated Doshas viz. Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Jalaukavacharana or Leech therapy is medicinal leech therapy that is used in a variety of inflammatory Conditions. It is indicated in Raktaja and Pittaja Vikaras. Its mode of action depends on the injection of Leech saliva into the patient’s tissues during the process of blood-sucking. The following paper deals with the basic concepts of Leech Therapy and the method of using leeches for Raktamokshana.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 5
  • PageNo: 2104-2107

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF JALAUKAVACHARANA

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