Exploring Ashastrakrita Raktamokshana: A Comprehensive Review of Shringa, Alabu & Ghati Avacharana

Dr. Pooja Rajendran

Abstract: Raktamokshana is one of the oldest and salient parasurgical procedures described in Ayurveda which is being widely used for the treatment of various diseases. Raktamokshana, the word consists of two terms - ?Rakta? meaning blood and ?Mokshana? which means to set free, hence Raktamokshana is the free flow of blood out of the body. Raktamokshana therapy can be performed in two ways - using sharp instruments and without using sharp instruments. Among the different blood letting techniques like Siravyadha, Pracchana, Jalaukavacharana, Shringa and Alabu - Shringa, Alabu and Ghati avacharana are the techniques of Raktamokshana which uses Yantra mainly, for blood letting. This article attempts to explore the importance of Ashastrakrita Raktamokshana w. s. r to Shringa, Alabu and Ghati as per various Samhitas.

Keywords: Rakta, Raktamokshana, Ashastrakrita, Shringa, Alabu, Ghati

How to Cite?: Dr. Pooja Rajendran, "Exploring Ashastrakrita Raktamokshana: A Comprehensive Review of Shringa, Alabu & Ghati Avacharana", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1777-1779, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241128162336, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241128162336