A critical review on the sites of rakthamokshana

According to the ancient science of Ayurveda, blood is the fluid that contains life of a living being. Acharya Susrutha has considered Raktha as the fourth Dosha[1]. It also plays a great role in transportation of nutrients throughout the whole body as well as in the spread of diseases. A myriad of diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, which exist in blood and body fluids. It is collectively termed as blood borne diseases. In accordance with the basic concepts of Ayurveda, the vitiated blood needs to be banished from the body and the technique of Rakthamokshanaplays a crucial role in this. Through this parasurgical method, Rakthapradoshajavyadhis can be easily managed. Selection of the site for the procedure has been explained in detail by the sages viz. Susrutha, Charaka and Vagbhata.