Significance of Pharmaceutical processes
Pharmaceutical processes encompass various methods related to the production and application of medicines, particularly through Ayurvedic practices. These include the preparation and purification of herbs, conversion of raw drugs into therapeutic forms known as Samskaras, and the formulation of medicinal substances using Kshara and bhasma techniques. Additionally, it covers quality assessment and standardization methods outlined in Ayurvedic texts, ensuring the effective creation of medicinal products. Overall, pharmaceutical processes highlight the comprehensive approach to herbal and mineral-based drug formulation in Ayurveda.
Synonyms: Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Drug manufacturing, Pharmaceutical production, Drug formulation, Pharmaceutical development, Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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The concept of Pharmaceutical processes in scientific sources
Pharmaceutical processes encompass the methods for preparing Ayurvedic medicines like Bhasma and the formulation techniques, including the Bhavana process, used in creating treatments like Unmada Gaja Kesari Rasa.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Methods involved in the preparation and analysis of herbal formulations, including the conversion of Mustakadi Leha into granules.[1] (2) Methods described in Ayurveda for preparing medicinal drugs to enhance therapeutic benefits.[2] (3) Methods and procedures involved in preparing Kshara for medicinal use.[3] (4) Methods outlined in Ayurveda for preparing and purifying herbs and substances for medicinal use.[4] (5) Methods and techniques employed in the preparation of medicinal products.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Methods and techniques described in Ayurvedic texts related to the formulation and application of medicinal products, specifically Haratala.[6] (2) The series of techniques and methods used in the preparation, standardization, and quality control of Ayurvedic formulations.[7] (3) Techniques for converting raw drugs into forms suitable for therapeutic use, known as Samskaras in Ayurveda.[8] (4) Methods and procedures involved in the preparation, manufacturing, and quality assessment of pharmaceuticals.[9]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Methods and practices involved in the preparation and formulation of medicinal substances, especially those related to Rasashastra.[10] (2) A series of techniques used to convert metals and minerals into bhasma, which is an acceptable form for oral administration.[11] (3) The methods involved in the production and application of medicines which utilize cow products according to Ayurvedic practices.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Various methods involved in the preparation and creation of medical formulations, such as the Bhavana process utilized in Unmada Gaja Kesari Rasa.[13]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The series of methods and formulations applied in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines such as Bhasma.[14]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) The methods involved in preparing and analyzing herbal formulations, particularly those applied in the creation of Gojihwadi preparations.[15]