A CRITICAL INTERPRETATION OF JALAUKAVACHARANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIRAGRANTHI: A BRIEF REVIEW

Abstract

 Raktamokshana is a karma requiring the elimination and renovation of Dushta Rakta. Non-poisonous Jalauka is used to treat arthritis, artery and venous disorders, cardiac and lung issues with varicose vein ulcers, skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and hypopigmentation spots. Shira Sankocha, Shira Vakrata, Shira utsedha and Vishoshana are the clinical characteristics of Siragranthi. Features are beneficial in associated Siragranthi with varicose veins. Raktamokshana consists of two words: Rakta and Mokshana, so that Raktamokshana ensures that blood is released. Treatment of medicinal leeches for conditions of sickness is termed Hirudo-therapy. Not only does Jalaukavacharana drain blood from the body, but it also injects biologically active compounds that help treat multiple diseases. Jalauka is likely to purify the body by eliminating deeply-seated toxins and pacifying the vitiated Dosha.                              

KEYWORDS: Varicose veins, Jalaukavacharana, Raktamokshana.