Blood letting, performed to eliminate the toxins from the bloodstream. The therapy is traditionally performed using leeches, but it can also be done by modern techniques.
Raktamokshana is performed to treat a number of skin diseases, such as urticaria, rash, eczema, scabies and leucoderma. It also helps with abscess, acnes, gout, hemochromatosis, herpes and enlarged liver and spleen.
People suffering from anemia, edema and weakness or those who are too young or too old should not undergo this therapy.
Vamana and Raktamoshana therapy are stated here purely for your information.