Concept of Raktamokshana (bloodletting) in non-healing wound

3^rd International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional & Alternative Medicine

August 03-05, 2015 Birmingham, UK

Prathamesh V Karpe

Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, India

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Altern Integr Med

Abstract :

Ayurveda understands the disease in terms of imbalanced doshas (bodily humors) and treatment aims at removing this unbalanced doshas out of the body and achieving a state of equilibrium in the body. To achieve this various purificatory procedures are told like Vaman (emesis), Virechan (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal medication) and Raktamokshana (bloodletting), these 5 procedures are collectively called as Panchakarma procedures. Raktamokshan includes various methods and commonly practiced are Siravedhan (vein-puncturing) and Jalaukavacharan (leech application). Raktamokshan is indicated in disorders of Pitta (fire/bile) and Rakta (blood) involvement, thus non healing wound which has imbalance of Pitta and Rakta can be well managed with Raktamokshana. It helps in preventing venous and capillary stasis and thus helps in proper venous drainage in the area of ulcer and thus improves its healing process. It also drains off excessive inflammatory mediators thus prevents swelling and pain and burning sensation instantly. Acharya Sushruta in Sushruta Samhita mentions specific veins to be punctured in particular diseases. This paper focuses on clinical aspect of Raktamokshana regarding its various techniques and methods and its efficacy in healing wounds.

Biography :

Prathamesh V Karpe received a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery from Goa University and MS (Shalyatantra) from Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nasik, Maharashtra, India. He is currently practicing Ayurveda in Goa and working as honorary lecturer and consultant at Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research centre, Shiroda, Goa, India. He has presented various research papers at Ayurveda seminars in India and abroad.

Email: prathameshkarpe@yahoo.com