Rakthamokshana (Bloodletting) is an ayurvedic treatment adopted to eliminate the vitiated blood. It is performed using leeches & various other surgical & para surgical instruments. It is also called as leech therapy, leeches being popularly used for this treatment. Raktamokshana is indicated in various types of skin diseases, pimples, itching, inflammation, alopecia, discoloration, abscess, gout, etc.
