‘To let out blood’ is the transmitted term of Raktamokshana, the effective Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy. It is made of two terms– Rakta – blood and Mokshana – to leave.

Name Raktamokshana itself shows the meaning, it’s an effective blood purification therapy. In the process small quantities of blood is removed with carefully controlled environment.It neutralizes accumulated Pitta toxins which are the main cause of many blood born diseases. Raktamokshana decreases the effect of enhanced Pitta dosha.

Sushruta recommended bloodletting to dispose of the vitiated blood as diseases are caused by vitiation of the blood. Bloodletting is generally carried out with the precise surgical instruments or by leeching.