Fields - Ingredient Type

Fields - Ingredient Type


Ingredient Fields

Navigation: Admin > Settings > Ingredients > Ingredient Types → Edit an Ingredient Type → Fields


Overview

This section explains the Fields tab for an Ingredient Type. Fields define what data points are available for ingredients created under a specific Ingredient Type and how those fields are organized.

For a complete list of Ingredient Type options, refer to the full Ingredient Type documentation. Additional resources are available for learning about Ingredients and adding new Ingredient Types.

What Are Fields?

Fields store detailed information about an ingredient. Each Ingredient Type can have a customized set of fields enabled or disabled based on your needs.

When a new ingredient is created using this Ingredient Type:

  • The selected fields are automatically added to the ingredient record

  • Fields appear in the order defined in this section

Managing Fields

You can:

  • Add fields to the Ingredient Type

  • Remove fields that are not needed

  • Reorder fields to control how they appear on the ingredient record

This allows you to tailor ingredient records to match your clinical, regulatory, or operational requirements.

Available Fields

The following fields are available for Ingredient Types:

  • Categories

  • Description

  • Ingredient Attributes

  • Temperature

  • Classification

  • Flavor / Tastes

  • Properties

  • Allopathic Conditions

  • TCM Channels

  • Actions and Indications

  • Dosages

  • Cautions and Contraindications

  • Ingredient Interactions

  • Similar Ingredients

  • Symptoms

  • Drug Interactions

  • Tags

  • Default Dosage Instructions

Configuring Ingredient Fields ensures that each ingredient record captures the right information in a consistent and structured way.

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