Raktamoksha is a type of Ayurvedic purification therapy by letting out small amount of blood from affected parts of the body. It focuses on removing impure blood from the body and ultimately cures the disease caused by it.

There are various methods of doing Raktamoksha. Leeching (blood letting using leeches) is very famous and effective of Raktamoksha has shown to have wonderful results in various skin diseases, various vein non healing ulcer, burning sensation and certain types of alopecia. It is usually avoided in individuals with anemia jaundice uncontrolled diabetes and other debilitating diseases.