Abstract

A REVIEW ON MODE OF ACTION OF JALAUKAVACHARANA IN MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Bhoomi Soni*, Dr. Gopikrishna B.J. and Dr. Avnish Pathak

ABSTRACT

Medicinal uses of jalukacharana (leech application) is practiced globally, since ancient days. Details are collected from Ayurvedic traditional medical books, physicians, internet and personal experience. Detailed descriptions on this therapy is available in Sustruta Samhita. It is used in management of various diseases in all most all systems of the body. According to Ayurveda these diseases are caused by vitiation of three dosha. Leech application (Jalaukacharana); a type of blood letting therapy (Rakthamokshana) which is a procedure of Panchakarma, helps to eliminate vitiated Dosha mainly Pitta Dosha and toxins that accumulate in the blood. Bioactive substances present leech saliva also exerts a therapeutic effect in several ailments. Though despised by most, medicinal leeches can be of immense benefit that may help people to surmount numerous health disorders.so, here and attempt is made to understand mode of action of bioactive substance produced by Jalauka with modern perspective.

Keywords: Medicinal uses of jalukacharana (leech application) is Jalauka with modern perspective.