‘Jaloka’ means leeches and ‘Avacharanam’ means application. Jaloka avacharanam is a type of raktamokshana or blood-letting procedure in which alive jaloka are applied on the target area to expel out the vitiated blood safely, quickly and effectively. It is a highly safe and effective therapy to treat disorders involving the vitiation of blood.
Indications of Jaloka Avacharanam
- Nervous system disorders
- Circulatory disorders
- Cardiovascular disease
- Arthritis and other inflammatory disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Genitourinary disorders
- Eye disorders like glaucoma
- Skin diseases like acne, herpes zoster, psoriasis, eczema
- Dental problems
- Venous hypertension
- Infections
- Plastic or other micro surgery
- Piles
- Varicose veins & ulcers
- Infected wounds
- Inflammatory swellings
- Abscess
- Gout
- Hepatitis
- Stomach ulcers
- Pancreatitis
- Headaches etc.
Procedure
As per the prescription of ayurvedic physician, jaloka avacharanam is performed on the patient of vitiated blood. Alive jaloka or leeches are placed on the target area and they themselves gets attached and draw blood from the patient’s body. After attaching themselves through a painless bite on the target area, they release the proteins and peptides while sucking the impure blood. It is very important to perform this procedure under the guidance of a skilled Ayurvedic physician as he can very well evaluate the jaloka and take care of the patient.
Benefits of Jaloka Avacharanam
- Increases blood circulation
- Breaks up blood clots
- Reduces vascular congestion
- Promotes wound healing
- Relieves pain, stiffness and inflammation of joints and muscles
- Destresses mind, body and soul
- Purifies blood by expelling out vitiated doshas
- Immuno-stimulation and immuno-modulation
- Anti-bacterial effect