Significance of Therapeutic use
Therapeutic use in Ayurveda encompasses a broad array of applications for medicinal substances aimed at promoting health and treating various ailments. This includes the utilization of plant extracts, fruits, and traditional formulations to address specific health conditions. Historical texts document various substances like Narikela, Shukti, and Moringa Oleifera, highlighting their pharmacological properties and benefits. Recent scientific insights also validate these ancient practices, acknowledging the therapeutic potential of these natural remedies in modern medicine, aiming for health improvement and disease management.
Synonyms: Medical application, Treatment purpose, Therapeutic application, Clinical use, Remedial purpose, Health benefit, Treatment, Remedy, Medicinal use
In Dutch: Therapeutisch gebruik; In Finnish: Terapeuttinen käyttö; In Spanish: Uso terapéutico
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Hindu concept of 'Therapeutic use'
Therapeutic use in Hinduism encompasses ancient medicinal practices utilizing specific fruits, roots, and plants for healing, alongside categorizing drugs' applications, including wine's benefits and unique uses of certain bodily substances.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The applications of substances in medicine that provide health benefits, which, in the case of urine and faeces, are largely absent in modern contexts.[1] (2) Refers to the application of specific fruits and their properties in treatment within ancient medicinal practices.[2] (3) The practice of using plants, particularly leaves, in various forms for health benefits.[3]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The application of various medical substances and methods for healing and recovery, including roots, salts, and other medicines.[4]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The various health applications of wine, including anesthetic properties and benefits during childbirth.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The classification of drugs based on their specific applications in the treatment of ailments.[6]
The concept of Therapeutic use in scientific sources
Therapeutic use encompasses a variety of treatment applications, including herbal remedies, medicinal plants, and specific substances like gold and kshara preparations, aimed at alleviating symptoms and addressing various health conditions based on traditional and modern practices.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The application of treatments or interventions to address health conditions, including the possible utilization of dietary components.[7] (2) Therapeutic use refers to the application of a substance or method to treat or alleviate a medical condition, and bacteriophages are being investigated for this purpose.[8] (3) The application of a substance for therapeutic effects, such as using honey to treat diseases.[9]