Rakta Mokshana
(Leech Therapy)
Ayurvedic Blood Purification Treatment
Ayurvedic Blood Purification Treatment
Rakta Mokshana is one of the five primary cleansing therapies in Ayurveda, collectively known as Panchakarma. This ancient treatment purifies the blood by removing deep-seated toxins and excess Pitta (heat) from the body — often using a powerful and natural tool: leech therapy.
Pancha = Five
Karma = Action
The five actions of Panchakarma are:
Modern hospitals in Australia and Europe use leeches in post-surgical recovery to enhance blood circulation and prevent clotting. Leech saliva contains hirudin, the most potent natural anticoagulant known, which enhances healing by improving blood flow to affected areas.
Leech therapy is traditionally indicated for:
Leech therapy does not hurt. It is like a teeny tiny pinch.
Lord Dhanvantari, the lord of Ayurveda and the health aspect of consciouses, brought four vital instruments to the world in each of his four hands:
Some Ayurvedic Sages even say that Rakta (blood) is a 4th Dosha.
That’s right, consider Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rakta!
This is because blood is the only tissue in the body that can be vitiated by itself, all other tissues are vitiated by the doshas.
Dhanvantari by Drdha Vrata Gorrik
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