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Vranasopha is Raktapradoshaja vyadhi characterized by spreading, nodular, equal or unequal elevation, seated in Twacha or Mamsa Dhatu with vitiated Doshas present in one part of body 1 which resembles to features of Cellulitis in modern science. Cellulitis is spreading type of inflammation of subcutaneous tissue generally associated with bacterial infection. Characteristic features of inflammation i.e., Pain, Redness, Tenderness, Swelling are landmarks of Cellulitis2. Varnasopha is also premonitory Avastha of Vrana (wound) and if left untreated leads to formation of Vrana. Achaarya Sushruta has given prime importance to the concept of Vrana and for its management in effective way he has mentioned Shasti Upakarma. From Apatarpana (fasting) to Virechana for management of Vranasopha and remaining for Vrana. Among them one important parasurgical procedure is Rakta mokshana (bloodletting) and of them one is Jalaukavacharana (Leech therapy), which is most effective therapy because for its medicinal values. Jalaukavacharana is gentle method for removal of blood vitiated by Pitta dosha. Jalauka is known as "Hirudo Medicinalis". A case of 80 years/male patient came to OPD with complaints of Vedana (pain), Pada Sopha (swelling on left leg) Kandu (itching) at left foot region since 15 days and was diagnosed as Vrana Shopha and treatment planned was Pada Avagaha and Jaloukavacharana with Samana Aushadhis which showed marked improvement in treating the disease.