Raksthamosham is the medical process to remove impurities from the blood through leech therapy or certain other measures. It is a comparatively a safe, painless and effective method in Panchakarma. Taking out a small amount of blood from your vein relieves the tension generated by pittagenic toxins in the blood. Likewise, the process of bloodletting stimulates the spleen in order to produce anti-toxic substances which help to stimulate the immune system of the body. Rakthamosham also helps to treat a number of blood borne diseases.
Rakthamsoham helps in treating diseases like:
- Skin disorders
- Abscesses
- Stomatitis
- Hypertension
- Herpes
- Varicose veins
- Arthritis