Significance of Antiseptic
Antiseptic, in the context of Ayurveda, science, and health sciences, is a substance or property that prevents or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, thus preventing infection. This includes various applications, from natural substances like turmeric and thyme oil to chemical agents such as chlorhexidine. These agents are applied to living tissues or surfaces to destroy or inhibit the growth of pathogens, playing a crucial role in wound care, hygiene, and overall health.
Synonyms: Disinfectant, Bactericide, Cleanser, Antimicrobial agent
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Antiseptic'
In Hinduism, "Antiseptic" describes a substance or property that prevents infections by killing or inhibiting microorganisms. It's associated with various substances like Haritala, Acacia catechu, thyme oil, and turmeric, often used in Sthanika Chikitsa and other treatments.
(1) Antiseptic is a property of thyme oil that helps to prevent infections, and it can be used as a disinfectant.[1] (2) This is a property of various drugs of Kushthaghna Mahakashaya, which has antitoxic effects.[2] (3) This is a property of oil, and a tampon of oil may destroy pathogenic bacteria of the vaginal canal and prevent puerperal sepsis.[3] (4) This term refers to a substance that prevents the growth of microorganisms, as stated in the text.[4] (5) This is a substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms, and turmeric is antiseptic.[5]
(1) An antiseptic is a substance that prevents infection by killing bacteria, and Acacia catechu has antiseptic properties, according to the text.[6] (2) Products made from Camellia sinensis can be employed as this, antiplaque, and anti-inflammatory mouthwashes in future clinical trials and everyday practice.[7]
(1) This term is associated with Haritala, which is linked to antiseptic and antimicrobial actions, according to the context.[8]
The concept of Antiseptic in scientific sources
Antiseptic is a substance that prevents infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially pathogens. Applied to living tissues, antiseptics like alcohol, iodine, and plant extracts, are used to clean wounds and prevent infection, as well as for applications such as umbilical cord care.
(1) These are substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, used to clean wounds and prevent infection.[9] (2) This is a substance applied to living tissues to prevent or stop infections, with examples including alcohol and iodine compounds, that are used.[10] (3) These are products that are used to decrease skin colonisation by Staphylococcus aureus, and the ideal one should be effective, non-irritating, and non-sensitising.[11]
(1) Substances that prevent infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of pathogens, with examples like Chlorhexidine and Povidon Iodine as solutions.[12]
(1) An antiseptic is a substance used to prevent infection, and the use of a new antiseptic has helped lessen staphylococcal infections.[13]
(1) This is a substance used to prevent infection, and chlorhexidine gel is identified as such in the study, to be used for umbilical cord care.[14]
(1) Antiseptic is a medicinal property of the dried fruits of Terminalia chebula.[15] (2) Phyllanthus amarus possesses properties that inhibit the growth of microorganisms.[16] (3) Agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue, a potential application for plant extracts like Prunus mahaleb and Torilis leptophylla.[17] (4) A property attributed to Satureja khuzestanica, suggesting its potential use in developing products that prevent the growth and spread of microorganisms.[18]