Significance of Expectoration
Synonyms: Spitting, Cough, Phlegm, Sputum, Expelling, Discharging
In Dutch: Slijm; In Finnish: Odotus; In Spanish: Expectoración; In German: Auswurf
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Expectoration'
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This was helped by the combination of Sitopladi Choorna, Mulethi Choorna, Takan Bhasma, and Godanti Bhasma along with Madhu, which was prescribed for clearing respiratory tract.[1] (2) This is the action that Pippali helps in carrying out, which removes obstruction to movement of Prana, according to the provided text.[2]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) A symptom of COPD, with therapy showing statistically significant effects in both groups.[3] (2) The act of coughing up and expelling sputum or mucus from the respiratory tract.[4]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The act of expelling phlegm or mucus from the respiratory tract, potentially indicating a health issue.[5]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) This is a symptom of profuse, and the patient should drink liquorice, the roots of long pepper, gur, the juice of the dung of cow or horse, ghee and honey, and is a part of the treatment.[6]
The concept of Expectoration in local and regional sources
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The act performed by the ring when it turns into a man and interacts with the royal Princess.[7]
The concept of Expectoration in scientific sources
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the act of coughing up and spitting out phlegm or other matter from the lungs, a key element in respiratory hygiene and treatment, as stated in the text.[8] (2) This is the act of spitting out, and the breathing technique can stimulate the cough reflex to assist in this process after an operation.[9] (3) This is the act of coughing up and spitting out sputum. The patient was encouraged to cough and expectorate.[10]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Expectorant refers to a substance that aids in the removal of mucus from the respiratory tract, a property associated with Adhatoda vasica.[11]