Ointment: 6 definitions
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Ointment means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Ointments (and Magic) were traditionally prepared by professional artisans, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Kaucumārayoga.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: The, The, Ointment, Te.
Full-text (+803): Vilepa, Anjana, Alepa, Lepa, Limpana, Vilepana, Pralepa, Anjani, Anulepa, Anji, Anulimpana, Yogarocana, Yakshakardama, Malama, Aktu, Panga, Pradeha, Vidalaka, Anjas, Siddhanjana.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An advance review on salicylic acid ointment for treatment of acne < [2020: Volume 9, May issue 5]
Study on dexamethasone and aloe vera corticosteroid ointment. < [2023: Volume 12, April issue 5]
A review on rosehip oil in topical drug delivery systems < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Malahara kalpana – an ancient and modern pharmaceutical approach < [2017, Issue IV April]
Standardization of darvyadi eye ointment: an ayurvedic formulation < [2020, Issue 9, September]
Formulation, anti bacterial activity and wound healing property of panchavalkaladi ointment < [2013, Issue 4 Jul-Aug]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Mahishi Navaneeta and Madhuchista as a base for healing fissures of... < [Vol. 4 No. 05 (2019)]
Analytical study of modified Manashiladi Lepa into Ointment < [Vol. 5 No. 04 (2020)]
Antimicrobial activity of Gandhakadya Malahara in vitro study < [Vol. 6 No. 5 (2021)]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Development and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Ointment for Enhanced Wound... < [Volume 21, Number 1 (2025)]
Healing, Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of the Hydro-Methanolic... < [Volume 19, Number 1 (2023)]
Biological Activity of Olive Leaf Extract and Regulation of Tissue... < [Volume 14, Number 7 (2018)]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Trial of Nifedipine vs. Isosorbide Dinitrate for Chronic Anal Fissure < [v.22(5): 1–102 2015 Sep]
Planimetric and Biomechanical Study of Pulegone on Rat Wounds < [v.24(5): 1–123 2017 Oct]
Efficacy of Topical Coriander Extract for Infants' Diaper Dermatitis < [v.24(4): 1–112 2017 Aug]
Transdermal Diffusion Studies of a Polyherbal Ointment and its tropical therapy < [Volume 19 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1999]
Formulation and evaluation of rice bran wax as ointment base < [Volume 24 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2004]
Wound healing potential of Pañcavalkala formulations in a postfistulectomy wound < [Volume 35 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2015]
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