Multivitamin formula Health Dictionary

Multivitamin Formula: From 1 Different Sources


Alternative to vitamin and mineral supplements. The following are rich in vitamins and minerals, and may be taken singly or in combination:– Alfalfa, Horsetail, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Kelp, Nettles, Oats, Parsley root, Spirulina. 
Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Formulary

A list of drugs, usually by their generic names, and indications for their use. A formulary is intended to include a sufficient range of medicines to enable medical practitioners, dentists and, as appropriate, other practitioners to prescribe all medically appropriate treatment for all reasonably common illnesses. In some health plans, providers are limited to prescribing only drugs listed on the plan’s formulary.... formulary

Policy Formulation

The development of a policy.... policy formulation

Combinations, Formulae

 In the evolution of herbal medicine it was discovered that some remedies have affinities and assist others in therapeutic action. An older generation of herbalists learnt how to ‘blend’ herbs according to their properties. Although empiric, such intelligent observation over centuries has developed into lore handed down as traditional medicine.

Use of herbs in combination enhances activity of the mild ones and modifies effects of the strong. Volatile properties of one may be kept in balance by opposing alkaloids, glycosides, etc.

Present practice views with disfavour the combination of several remedies, approval being given to a maximum of no more than four plant substances.

Herbs may be combined in equal parts or in specific proportions; i.e. Elder 4, Ladies’ Mantle 3 and Pulsatilla 1: represent Elder 4 parts, Ladies’ Mantle 3 parts and Pulsatilla 1 part.

The object of combining medicines is (a) to augment, correct or modify the action of a remedy, (b) to obtain a joint operation of two or more remedies, (c) to obtain a new medicine and (d) to afford a suitable form for administration.

“A combination of similar remedies will produce a more certain, speedy and considerable effect than an equivalent dose of any single one.” (Fordyce) Some herbs used singly may be of little use, their true value lying in a correct combination. Referred to as polypharmacy where a number of remedies are used in one prescription. ... combinations, formulae

Formula, Chemical

A way of expressing the constituents of a chemical in symbols and numbers.

Water, for example, has the formula H2O, indicating that each molecule is composed of 2 atoms of hydrogen (H2) and 1 of oxygen (O).... formula, chemical

British National Formulary

(BNF) a reference source published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Group twice a year (in March and September). It contains comprehensive information on medications from various sources, including the manufacturer as well as regulatory and professional bodies, resulting in information that is relevant to practice and takes into account national guidelines.... british national formulary

Cockcroft-gault Formula

a formula for calculating the *glomerular filtration rate based on the patient’s age, body mass, and plasma creatinine level. A correction factor can be used to differentiate males from females.... cockcroft-gault formula

Milk Formulas

see Appendix 12.... milk formulas



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