Significance of Therapeutic action
Therapeutic action, according to Ayurveda, encompasses various specific treatments aimed at correcting imbalances in bodily humours, healing ailments based on the belief in mitigating past actions, and the effects produced by drugs such as purgatives and emetics. In both Ayurvedic and modern contexts, therapeutic action describes the intended effects of drugs and treatments in alleviating health conditions, restoring balance, and achieving beneficial outcomes. This includes the medicinal properties of plants and the physiological effects of various therapies used to promote health and treat diseases.
Synonyms: Healing effect, Remedial action, Curative effect, Therapeutic effect, Therapeutic intervention, Health benefit, Treatment effect, Healing response, Curative action, Restorative effect, Medical intervention
In Dutch: Therapeutische werking; In Finnish: Terapeuttinen toiminta; In Spanish: Acción terapéutica
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Hindu concept of 'Therapeutic action'
Therapeutic action in Hinduism encompasses diverse interventions, including Ayurvedic treatments, drug effects, and health professional interventions, all aimed at restoring balance, healing ailments, and achieving specific health outcomes based on the influence of past actions.
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Actions aimed at healing or curing ailments, based on the belief that past actions can be mitigated.[1] (2) The application of a drug's action and the physician's efforts aimed at achieving specific health outcomes or results.[2]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Specific treatments in Ayurveda designed to correct imbalances in bodily humours.[3] (2) Interventions performed by health professionals aimed at treating patients.[4]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Refers to actions taken to restore balance or normalcy, particularly concerning the senses.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The specific effects produced by a drug, which can include purgative, emetic, pacifying, or other actions that influence the body's conditions.[6]
The concept of Therapeutic action in local and regional sources
Therapeutic action, linked to shatkarma in Hathayoga, emphasizes the practices’ curative effects, integrating healing techniques into the yoga system to enhance overall well-being and address various health issues.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) These, also known as shatkarma, appear to have been incorporated into Hathayoga solely for their curative effects.[7]
The concept of Therapeutic action in scientific sources
Therapeutic action encompasses the positive effects and roles of herbs in addressing various health issues, highlighting their significance in natural treatments and the promotion of overall well-being through herbal remedies.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are steps taken to prevent or reduce the intensity of a disease, which includes measures like vaccines or medicines, and they are dependent on the outbreak.[8]