1. Jaloukavacharana (Leech Therapy):

 Method: Medicinal leeches are applied to the affected area to draw out impure blood.

Benefits: Effective for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and boils, where localized bloodletting helps reduce heat and swelling.

2. Shringa (Horn Application):

Method: A cow’s horn or a similar suction device is used to create a vacuum and draw out blood.
Benefits: This method is useful for localized bloodletting in cases of abscesses, acne, and other skin disorders with pus formation.

3. Alabu (Gourd Application):

Method: A hollow gourd is heated and applied to the skin to draw out blood through suction.
Benefits: Similar to Shringa, it is effective for draining abscesses and treating conditions with localized Pitta imbalance.

4. Siravedha (Venesection):

This is the most common form of raktamokshan and involves the removal of a small amount of blood from nearest vein of affected part.

It is done using intracath or an IV set butterfly which is introduced in the vein & the required amount of blood is withdrawn . 

Then a compression dressing is done at the site. 

This is done where larger quantity is to be removed for a disease which has a spread all over body. 

Maximum blood removed is 30-100 ml.

Method: A small incision is made in a vein to allow the release of blood.

Benefits: Used for more systemic conditions where the blood needs to be cleansed on a larger scale, such as in chronic skin disorders.

Pracchana (Scarification):

Method: The skin is pricked or scraped with a sharp instrument to allow blood to ooze out.
Benefits: This technique is often employed for superficial skin conditions like acne, rashes, or small boils.