RAKTMOKSHAN

It is the traditional Ayurvedic method for purification and cleansing of the blood. It is used to eliminate toxins that are absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastrointestinal tract. It is used for disorders such as repeated attacks of skin disorders such as urticaria, rash, eczema, acne, scabies, leucoderma, chronic itching and hives. Bloodletting also stimulates the spleen to produce antitoxic substances, which helps to stimulate the immune system.

Snehan is given daily for three to seven days, as indicated. Swedan is sudation or sweating and is given every day immediately following the snehan. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further loosen the toxins from the individual. Swedan liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of toxins into the gastro-intestinal tract. After three to seven days of snehan and swedan, the doshas become well “ripened”. A particular panchakarma method is then given according to the individual’s constitution and disorder, prakruti and vikruti, respectively.