Raktamokshana

Syllabus – subtopics

1. 1Raktamokshana - Mahatva, Prakara. Siravedha - Yogya, Ayogya, Vidhi, Upadrava and Chikitsa
2. 2Pracchanna, Shringa, Alabu - Yogya, Ayogya, Vidhi, Upadrava and Chikitsa
3. 3Jaloukavacharana – Yogya, Ayogya, Vidhi, Upadrava and Chikitsa
4. 4Hands on experience of Siravedha as disease modifying management of any one surgical disease (Grudhrasi, Uttan Vatarakta etc.)
5. 5Hands on experience of Alabu as disease modifying management of any one surgical disease (Katigraha, Manya Graha etc.)
6. 6Hands on experience of Jaloukavacharana (Leech Therapy) as disease modifying management of any one surgical disease (Vidradhi, Dushtavrana, Koth etc.)

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

• Describe Raktamokshana Mahatva and Prakara of Siravedha
• Explain Pracchanna, Shringa, Alabu procedure, Yogya, Ayogya, Upadrava and Chikitsa.
• Explain Jaloukavacharana - Yogya, Ayogya, Procedure, Upadrava and Chikitsa.
• Describe siravedha (venesection) with its indications, techniques, and therapeutic benefits for disease-modifying management of conditions such as Gridhrasi (sciatica) and Uttan Vatarakta (acute gout).
• Explain the Alabu (cupping) procedure along with its indications, techniques, and therapeutic benefits for disease-modifying management of conditions such as Kati-graha (lower back stiffness) and Manya-graha (neck stiffness).
• Discuss Jaloukavacharana (Leech therapy) along with its indications, techniques, and therapeutic benefits for disease- modifying management of conditions like Vidhradi (abscess) and Kushta (skin disorders).

MCQs on this topic

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Important questions

• LAQ Describe Jalaukavacharana – types of Jalauka, indications and the procedure. (Practice)