Significance of Formulation
Formulation in Theravada concerns mental states linked to various consciousness types, enhanced through meditation. In contrast, the scientific perspective on Formulation encompasses the preparation methods and combinations of drugs in Ayurveda. This includes medicinal mixtures containing key ingredients like Gandhaka and Aragwadha, through processes that blend various herbs for therapeutic purposes. Formulations refer to the final products, such as powders and decoctions, designed to treat specific diseases, utilizing combinations of multiple herbal constituents in Ayurvedic practices.
Synonyms: Composition, Preparation, Creation, Arrangement, Development, Formulation process, Expression, Synthesis, Configuration.
In Dutch: Formulering; In Finnish: Formulaatio; In Spanish: FormulaciĆ³n
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Buddhist concept of 'Formulation'
In Buddhism, Formulation signifies the mental states associated with various consciousness types, emphasizing the importance of meditation to tranquilize and stabilize these states, promoting deeper awareness and understanding.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) The mental states involved in different types of consciousness, which can be tranquilized through meditative practices.[1]
The concept of Formulation in scientific sources
Formulation involves the preparation methods of herbal medicines, exemplified by the use of Sharpunkha roots in diverse combinations or preparations, highlighting the importance of methodical blending in herbal medicine efficacy.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The specific blend of medicinal ingredients prepared for therapeutic use.[2] (2) Medicinal preparations involving various herbs, including Eranda, compounded in specific ways for therapeutic use.[3] (3) Specific Ayurvedic preparations (like powders and decoctions) utilized in the treatment of diseases such as Visarpa.[4] (4) Medicinal preparations described in Ayurvedic texts, which include single herbs and compound formulations used for treating Prameha.[5] (5) The process of combining various ingredients to create a medicinal preparation, in this case, the mixture of Pteridium aquilinum, Mucuna puriens, and Newboldia laevis.[6]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Combination of multiple herbal constituents prepared as medicines, often divided into designated and non-designated categories.[7] (2) Combinations of Kankshi and other medicinal herbs used in various treatments, highlighting its versatility in Ayurvedic practices.[8] (3) Medicinal preparations that include Aragwadha as an ingredient, such as various types of Kashayams and Ghritams.[9]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The preparation methods and combinations of various drugs into specific doses or medicine in Ayurveda.[10]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Different Ayurvedic mixtures and preparations that utilize Kutaja and its products for therapeutic use.[11]