Significance of Medical preparation
Medical preparation, as described in Rasashastra, encompasses the formulation and process of combining various ingredients to create remedies for specific medical conditions. This includes the alteration of substances and the combination of elements derived from metals, animals, and plants. In contrast, scientific definitions of medical preparation focus on plant-derived products like extracts used for therapeutic purposes and emphasize the need for accurate ingredient identification, as outlined in texts like Basavarajeeyam.
Synonyms: Pharmaceutical preparation, Drug formulation, Medicinal formulation, Therapeutic preparation, Medication, Drug, Remedy, Prescription, Treatment
In Dutch: Medische voorbereiding; In Finnish: Lääketieteellinen valmistelu; In Spanish: Preparación médica
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Hindu concept of 'Medical preparation'
In Hinduism, medical preparation encompasses the comprehensive process of formulating remedies using diverse ingredients, including metals, animals, and plants, aimed at treating specific ailments through carefully detailed mixing and alteration methods.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The overall process of mixing different ingredients to create a remedy.[1] (2) The overall formulation consisting of various ingredients intended to treat specific medical conditions described.[2] (3) The overall process and mixture of ingredients aimed at creating a remedy for various ailments.[3] (4) The process detailed in the text for combining and altering substances to create a medicinal product.[4]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) Medicines derived from metals, animals, and plants.[5]
The concept of Medical preparation in scientific sources
Medical preparations involve products formulated for therapeutic purposes, necessitating precise ingredient identification, and include plant-derived substances like extracts or powders used for treating various health conditions.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The process of medically optimizing a patient's conditions prior to surgery, which may involve medications like alpha-blockers and magnesium sulphate.[6]