Significance of Pharmaceutical processing
Pharmaceutical processing encompasses various systematic methods used in Ayurveda for preparing medicinal products from raw materials. This includes essential procedures such as Shodhana and Marana, which purify and enhance the safety and efficacy of substances. The techniques involved ensure quality and therapeutic effectiveness, with specific steps tailored for herbal and mineral medicines. Additionally, the process involves careful combinations and transformations of ingredients to create effective formulations, making pharmaceutical processing a critical aspect of Ayurvedic medicine preparation.
Synonyms: Drug manufacturing, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Drug processing, Pharmaceutical formulation, Pharmaceutical production, Drug formulation
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The concept of Pharmaceutical processing in scientific sources
Pharmaceutical processing involves systematically preparing medicinal products through precise ingredient combinations, applying Ayurvedic techniques for purification, and converting raw materials into effective therapeutic forms for medicinal use.
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The methods involved in preparing and analyzing herbal formulations such as Hinguleshvara Rasa to ensure safety and efficacy.[1] (2) The methods and techniques used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines to maintain quality and efficacy.[2] (3) The steps involved in the preparation and refinement of herbal formulations to enhance their quality and therapeutic effectiveness.[3] (4) The series of activities involved in the preparation and validation of drugs, specifically in the context of Ayurvedic formulations like Indra Vati.[4] (5) The series of techniques and methods applied to prepare herbal and mineral medicines in Ayurveda, crucial for ensuring the efficacy and safety of drugs like Ramban Rasa.[5]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The series of methods applied to prepare and analyze Trinakantamani Pishti, ensuring its quality and effectiveness.[6] (2) Samskara is the process of preparing drugs to enhance their effectiveness and minimize adverse effects.[7] (3) The series of operations involved in the production of drugs into a dosage form, ensuring quality and efficacy.[8] (4) The series of procedures involved in preparing medical products from raw materials, including purification and testing.[9] (5) Various methods used in the preparation and refinement of medicinal substances, which include techniques for Shodhana and Marana.[10]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The methods and techniques applied in the preparation and formulation of medicinal products, aimed at improving their effectiveness and disintegration.[11] (2) The physical and chemical characteristics of medicated oils that change depending on their pharmaceutical processing, which influences their actions.[12] (3) Specific methods used to prepare and enhance the efficacy of herbal drugs.[13] (4) Pharmaceutical processing in the context of Kupipakwa Rasayanas refers to the careful methods employed for combining and heating ingredients.[14] (5) The manufacturing and formulation of medicinal products, which may involve using different parts of plants as substitutes.[15]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The method of converting raw drugs into formulations, which imparts characteristic properties through physico-chemical analysis.[16] (2) A series of procedures including Shodhana, Jarana, and Marana that transform raw materials into effective Ayurvedic formulations.[17] (3) The various procedures and operations involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, necessitating thorough cleaning and validation.[18] (4) The systematic procedures such as Shodhana and Marana that aim to make substances safe and therapeutically effective.[19] (5) The systematic method of preparing and evaluating Kozhi Kuzhambu in a laboratory setting.[20]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The systematic method of preparing medicinal products, focusing on the correct ratio and combination of various ingredients to ensure effective formulations.[21]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) A series of methodical steps used to prepare bhasma, including purification, combination with herbal elements, and calcination.[22]