Significance of Medicinal preparation
Medicinal preparation encompasses a wide range of formulations and methods used for therapeutic purposes across various traditional practices, including Ayurveda and Purana. It involves the combination of herbs, oils, and minerals aimed at treating specific ailments, which can include both safe and potentially toxic ingredients. This process not only includes concocting mixtures for personalized treatments but also adheres to guidelines provided by ancient texts for healing. Overall, medicinal preparation serves as a critical foundation in traditional medicine systems for health restoration and disease management.
Synonyms: Pharmaceutical formulation, Drug formulation, Therapeutic preparation, Medicinal compound, Medicinal product, Pharmaceutical preparation, Medication, Remedy, Drug, Prescription, Treatment, Cure
In Dutch: Medicinale bereiding; In Finnish: ää𱹲ٱ; In Spanish: Preparación medicinal; In German: Medizinisches Präparat; In Malay: Penyediaan ubat; In Swedish: Medicinsk beredning; In French: Préparation médicinale
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
In Buddhism, medicinal preparation encompasses herbal treatments for wounded elephants, Jivaka's medicinal practices, and Buddha's guidelines on suitable medications for bhikkhus, emphasizing the holistic approach to healing within the tradition.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Herbs and treatments applied by the carpenters to heal the wound of the injured elephant.[1] (2) Guidelines set by the Buddha regarding the appropriateness of certain drugs or medicines for bhikkhus.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Various medicines that Jivaka used in his practice, including his methods of preparing treatments.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
In Hinduism, Medicinal preparation involves creating compound remedies from natural ingredients aimed at treating ailments like fever and indigestion, utilizing specific herbs and minerals for therapeutic benefits through various traditional methods and processes.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The final product created from the mixture of materials, intended for therapeutic use.[4] (2) The combination of ingredients including mercury, sulphur, and others is prepared for medicinal use.[5] (3) Broad term encompassing the process and combination of ingredients to create a remedy, aimed at treating fevers.[6] (4) The compilation of various ingredients designed for health restoration.[7] (5) The method of creating a solution or cure using specific herbal or organic ingredients.[8]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Formulations that utilize various ingredients, including fermented non-alcoholic liquids and alcoholic liquors, for therapeutic purposes.[9] (2) Formulations intended for curing and preventing diseases and senile decay, utilizing the properties of various gems.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Various concoctions made using specific herbs and elements to treat gulma.[11]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The combination of various ingredients and methods described for treating illnesses through traditional means.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Mixtures that may contain poisonous ingredients but are used for therapeutic purposes.[13]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The various methods of preparing bristly luffa for therapeutic purposes, including six in milk and others using decoctions.[14]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A concocted mixture of herbs and oils designed for therapeutic use, encompassing various forms such as Ghritam and Tailam.[15]