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Pharmacotherapy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: National Mission for Manuscripts: Traditional Medicine System in IndiaPharmacotherapy (or Pharmacotherapeutics) is the study of therapeutic uses and effects of drugs in the body and Pharmacology is the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the action of drugs. The Ayurvedic view of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics of Āyurveda drugs are as follows:—According to it dravya or drug is comprised of rasa (taste), guṇa (properties and qualities), vīrya (potency), vipāka (post-digestive-taste), prabhāva (serendipity—specific effect of a drug) and karma (targeted action of a drug). According to modern pharmacology also, the drug actions are based on tanin, resin glycosides, essential oils, volatile oil and alkaloid, present in them.
The rasa, guṇa and vīrya of the drug explains the pharmacology of Ayurvedic drugs. The vipāka, prabhāva, and karma of the drug explain the pharmcotherpeutics of a drug.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacotherapy of post-traumatic stress disorder < [2016: Volume 5, June issue 6]
Hyperlipidemia: Treatment Approaches and Dietary Myths Explored < [2018: Volume 7, September issue 16]
Study on drug prescribing in ischemic stroke and memantine's role. < [2018: Volume 7, September issue 16]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders in Malaysia < [v.26(3): 1–134 2019 May]
Pharmacotherapy of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: Challenges < [v.15(2): 1–51 2008 Apr]
Pharmacy Practice Challenges During COVID-19 in Malaysia: An Opportunity < [v.28(2): 1–177 2021 Apr]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Nicotine and periodontal tissues < [Volume 14 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2010]
Prevalence of vesiculobullous lesions in dental patients, focusing on gums. < [Volume 27 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2023]
Effects of ketorolac on pain during periodontal surgery: a study. < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2011]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Elastography of Katukyadi churna for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. < [Volume 12 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2021]
Lodhrasavam inhibits alpha-amylase, glucosidase, and adipogenesis. < [Volume 8 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2017]
Chronic urine retention in a young woman: Ayurvedic treatment case. < [Volume 15 (issue 3), May-Jun 2024]
Influence of spirulina on the phenytoin induced haematological changes < [Volume 26 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2007]
Leech Therapy- A Holistic Approach of Treatment in Unani (Greeko-Arab) Medicine < [Volume 31 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2011]
Antiurolithiatic activity of coleus Aromaticus Benth. In Rats < [Volume 20 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 2000]
An Ayurvedic Management of BPH by Uttar Basti Therapy (UBT) < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
Eval of Angamardaprashamana and Kativasti for Lumbar Spondylosis. < [Volume 9, Issue 4: July-Aug 2022]
Ayurvedic Management of Schizophrenia: A Case Report < [Volume 10, Issue 3: May-June 2023]