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#Bloodletting ([[Raktamoksha]])

#Bloodletting ([[Raktamoksha]])

==Inclusion of bloodletting ([[raktamoksha]]) in panchakarma==

==Inclusion of bloodletting ([[raktamokshana]]) in panchakarma==

There are differences in opinions about inclusion of bloodletting ([[raktamokshana]]) in five purification procedures. The total number remains five only as they combine two types of enema (unctuous and non-unctuous) in single procedure. [A.H.Sutra Sthana 14/5] However, this inclusion is not supported by Charak as it does not fulfill the inclusion criteria with fundamental principles of purification. The reasons are as below:  

There are differences in opinions about inclusion of bloodletting ([[raktamokshana]]) in five purification procedures. The total number remains five only as they combine two types of enema (unctuous and non-unctuous) in single procedure. [A.H.Sutra Sthana 14/5] However, this inclusion is not supported by Charak as it does not fulfill the inclusion criteria with fundamental principles of purification. The reasons are as below:  

===State of [[dosha]]===

===State of [[dosha]]===

*[[Dosha]] should be in excessive aggravated state. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana 16/13-16]]

*[[Dosha]] should be in excessive aggravated state. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 16/13-16]

*Excessive vitiation of either [[kapha]], [[pitta]],[[rakta]] and wastes (mala).  

*Excessive vitiation of either [[kapha]], [[pitta]],[[rakta]] and wastes (mala).  

*Affliction and obstruction of [[Vata]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/19]

*Affliction and obstruction of [[Vata]][[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/19]

===Person===

===Person===

The person should have good strength in order to withstand the purificatory procedures. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana 22/19]

The person should have good strength in order to withstand the purificatory procedures. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 22/19]

==Contraindications==

==Contraindications==

The list of references for Panchakarma in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:References_of_word_Panchakarma_in_Charak_Samhita.pdf|here]]

The list of references for Panchakarma in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:References_of_word_Panchakarma_in_Charak_Samhita.pdf|here]]

==References==

==References==