Significance of Potency
Synonyms: Strength, Power, Effectiveness, Capability, Influence, Vigor, Efficacy, Intensity, Force, Might
In Polish: Moc; In Dutch: Potentie; In Finnish: Tehokkuus; In Spanish: Potencia; In German: Potenz; In Swedish: Potens; In Malay: Potensi; In French: Puissance; In Portugese: Potência; In Italian: Potenza
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Potency'
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Potency refers to the inherent power or capacity of something, which in some cases must be inferred from its practical effects.[1] (2) This signifies the inherent power or capacity of something to produce a particular effect or influence.[2] (3) Potency refers to the inherent power or capacity within substances like dhatri to remove or cure various diseases, which can manifest singly or collectively.[3] (4) The potency of all things can be known through presumption, and when this potency is perceptible, it is not considered a matter of inference.[4] (5) This is a power or capacity that can be produced within the auditory organ, potentially affecting the eternality of akasha or space if it is an inherent part of the organ itself.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Potency'
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The potency, or shakti, of the Supreme Ishvara's sac-cid-anandasvarupa enables the divine pastimes to be eternally full of knowledge and bliss.[6] (2) The divine energy that has three aspects—desire, knowledge, and action—but is fundamentally one with the energetic and manifests wonderful diversity.[7] (3) It is all of this is manifest according to the ability of His associates.[8]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The potency of Gaura-Narayana is so great that His controlled subjects are unable to transgress or surpass His authority and power.[9] (2) The inherent power or capacity to exert influence or effect change, often associated with strength, energy, and the ability to produce a particular result.[10] (3) This refers to a specific capacity or power. Gauracandra bestowed a certain amount of this onto mother Shaci in order to serve Krishna.[11] (4) Potency refers to the power or strength of Lord Caitanya that will be observed by others, especially in how He dances and chants, showcasing a display of spiritual energy.[12] (5) Potency describes the inherent strength, power, or capacity to produce a particular effect, particularly attributed to the Lord in this context.[13]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The inherent power associated with the deity, referred to as shaktih in the text.[14] (2) An inherent power or ability that Lord Krishna possesses, described in the context of His four manifestations.[15]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) This is the inherent principle or power within a drug that enables it to perform its specific physiological action.[16] (2) The potency of a drug is considered by certain authorities to be the most important factor in medicine because its therapeutic action depends upon its potency.[17] (3) The inherent strength and effect of a food or substance on the body, particularly in terms of health benefits.[18] (4) The strength or efficacy of a substance, particularly in the context of medicinal properties.[19]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Veerya (potency) is one of the five quality attributes or pharmacodynamics used in qualitative analysis, according to the text.[20]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) This phrase refers to the function of normal Kapha, which contributes to the strength and effectiveness of bodily functions.[21]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The inherent capacity within substances that enables them to produce specific effects under suitable conditions.[22]
Jain concept of 'Potency'
In Jainism, Potency dictates the scope of clairvoyance. The strength of one's Potency determines which types of matter can be perceived through clairvoyant abilities.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Potency influences the range of clairvoyance, limiting it to certain modes of matter based on the strength of the clairvoyant ability.[23]
The concept of Potency in local and regional sources
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is an extremely relevant concept in Indian medicine, referring to the efficacy of certain drugs, and the text explains that two distinct kinds of potencies can be discerned, as the nature of the world is dual: watery and fiery.[24] (2) Potency in the Tibetan language is often found under the umbrella term nüpa, which is frequently translated into English as potency, but also as efficacy.[25]
The concept of Potency in scientific sources
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A measure of drug activity expressed in terms of the amount required to produce an effect of given intensity.[26] (2) It refers to the measure of drug activity expressed in terms of the amount required to produce an effect of given intensity.[27] (3) This, % yield and uniformity of pellets were increased along with decreasing the quantity of lubricant.[28]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Potency refers to the strength of a drug, with fluoxetine being more potent than imipramine, and imipramine more potent than PHE in the FST.[29] (2) The strength or effectiveness of a drug, which for the best compounds targeting the allosteric site of PTP1b is in the micromolar range.[30] (3) Potency refers to the strength or effectiveness of a substance, for instance, the concentration at which MTBC decreases membrane fluidity.[31]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The strength of a substance in producing a particular effect, often compared using EC50 values.[32] (2) Potency refers to the strength or effectiveness of a drug, and Ropivacaine is described as a potent surface anesthetic with efficacy comparable to other agents.[33]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The power or effectiveness of religious practices or beliefs.[34] (2) It is the potential or capacity of a thing to act or exist in a certain way before it actually does, representing a state of possibility.[35]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Potency refers to the strength of a substance's effect; optimizing the potency of algal-based bio-pesticides is crucial for their successful application.[36] (2) The "potency", or P C, of the crane is 7.5 kW and is used to calculate the operating energy required for the crane's function during the construction process.[37]