The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence
The measure of a chemical's effectiveness as a medicine or a poison The more potent the chemical, the less it takes to exert its effect
the strength of a homeopathic remedy Determined by how many times the remedy has been succussed and diluted during preparation A number and a letter are associated with the remedy name to indicate which potency scale has been used An example of the decimal scale would be Arnica 6x An example of the centesimal scale would be Arnica 30c An example of the 50 millesimal scale(LM) would be Arnica LM1 These are the 3 potency scales currently in use
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks"
- strength of a homeopathic remedy Describes the number of times a substance has been diluted and succussed (shaken) according to the specific instructions of the "Homeopathic Pharmacopeia "
is related to the dosage that produces a given response in specific amplitude It does not mean overall therapeutic benefits, but just refers to the fact that less of the drug is required to produce a given response
- A term used in homeopathy to determine the strength of the formulation Potency is usually expressed in "C" or in "X" terms The higher the "C" or "X" number, the stronger the potency of the homeopathic formula
The potency of a drug, poison, or other chemical is its strength. Sunscreen can lose its potency if left over winter in the bathroom cabinet
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks" the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs. They testify to the extraordinary potency of his personality = power
(Ticaret) The concentration of an active ingredient, expressed as a percentage of a batch or as a multiple of the standard or usual potency
The capacity to discharge an amount of energy in orgasm equivalent to that which has built up in the body, i.e., the capacity to maintain a balanced energy economy