− | Purificatory measures eliminate toxic material from body and improve healing process of ulcer. In case of endogenous ulcer removal of morbid matters (i.e. ''doshaja'') emesis through upward route, purgation through downward route are advised. Other purificatory measures like oleation therapy, sudation therapy should be done prior to emesis, purgation etc. For local purification of ulcer, venesection and ''vrana basti'' should be done.''Raktamokshana'' is an important modality (Sushruta Samhita. Chi. 1/27-28) indicated predominantly in local vitiation of ''rakta'' as in ''dushta vrana''. So along with emesis and purgation blood letting is also important treatment modalities with the help of ''jalauka'' (leech application), veinpuncture etc. | + | Purificatory measures eliminate toxic material from body and improve healing process of ulcer. In case of endogenous ulcer removal of morbid matters (i.e. ''doshaja'') emesis through upward route, purgation through downward route are advised. Other purificatory measures like oleation therapy, sudation therapy should be done prior to emesis, purgation etc. For local purification of ulcer, venesection and ''vrana basti'' should be done.''Raktamokshana'' is an important modality<ref>Sushruta. Chikitsa Sthana, Cha.1 Dwivraniya Chikitsitam Adhyaya verse 27-18. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editors. Sushruta Samhita. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005. p.1. </ref> indicated predominantly in local vitiation of ''rakta'' as in ''dushta vrana''. So along with emesis and purgation blood letting is also important treatment modalities with the help of ''jalauka'' (leech application), veinpuncture etc. |