Comparative Study of Jalaukavacharana and Siravedha in the Management of Varicose Veins
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous superficial veins commonly affecting the lower limbs due to venous valve incompetence and chronic venous hypertension. In Ayurveda, varicose veins can be correlated with Siragranthi and Raktadushti, described in classical texts like Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita. Among the Shodhana therapies, Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) and Siravedha (therapeutic venesection) are important Raktamokshana procedures indicated in vascular disorders. This article presents a comparative evaluation of both procedures in the management of varicose veins.
Authors: Dr. Hari Shankar, Prof. Mahesh Dixit, Rajesh Kumar Soni, Dr. Chhagan Lal
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7162804320
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