Rukshata, ūṣa: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Rukshata 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.
The Sanskrit term ūṣa can be transliterated into English as Ruksata or Rukshata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyūṣa (रूक्षत�, “dryness�) refers to one of the attributes of ٲ (one of the three biological humors, or ٰṣa). ūṣa is characterised by emaciation and stunted growth, poor development of bodily tissues and lack of sleep. Vāta represents the “airy element� of the human body and is situated in the basti (pelvic region). It is also known as Vāyu.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryūṣa (रूक्षत�).—f.
(-) 1. Roughness. 2. Harshness. E. ūṣa and tal aff.; also with tva, ūṣatva� .
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionaryūṣa (रूक्षत�):—[=ūṣa-] [from ūṣa > rūk�] f. ([Kāvya literature] etc.) roughness, dryness, aridity, harshness, unkindness.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryūṣa (रूक्षत�):�() 1. f. Harshness.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ruksha, Dhavala.
Starts with: Rukshatana.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Rukshata, ūṣa, Ruksata, Ruksha-ta, Rūkṣa-, Ruksa-ta; (plurals include: Rukshatas, ūṣas, Ruksatas, tas, tās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on ekakustha (psoriasis) management via vamana karma. < [2022: Volume 11, June special issue 8]
Alopecia case study: Ayurvedic management with prachchhana karma. < [2022: Volume 11, August issue 11]
A conceptual study on amavata < [2017: Volume 6, December issue 16]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Clinical evaluation of taramandoor guda in the management of pandu w.s.r.to iron deficiency anaemia < [2019, Issue 12, December]
Study of hetu sutra in the management of vyanga vyadhi with yavadi lepa < [2018, Issue VIII, August]
Study of upshayatmaka effect of nishadi kwatha ghanvati and edgajadi lepa in vicharchika < [2018, Issue XI, November]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Therapeutic evaluation of tuvaraka beeja taila in vicharchika w. s. r. to eczema - a pilot study < [Volume 3, issue 3 (2015)]
Management of Vicharchika through Panchakarma: A case study < [Volume 11, issue 9 (2023)]
An Ayurvedic approach of Sarvasar mukhroga w.s.r to sub-mucosa fibrosis < [Volume 11, issue 3 (2023)]
Ayurvedic and Panchakarma for managing darunaka: a case study. < [Volume 8, Issue 2: March - April 2021]
Holistic Ayurveda for managing Eka-Kushtha (Psoriasis): A Case Study < [Volume 8, Issue 2: March - April 2021]
Evaluate Gunjaphaladi Lepam and Vibhitakadi Kwatha for Vitiligo. < [Volume 10, Issue 1: January-February 2023]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
A comparative study on Vamana Karma with Madanaphala and Krutavedhana in Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) < [Volume 32 (4); 2011 (Oct-Dec)]
Efficacy of external application of oil and gel dosage forms of Aragvadhadi formulation in combination with Rasayana Churna in the management of Shwitra (vitiligo) - An open-labeled comparative clinical trial < [Volume 42 (1); 2021 (Jan-Mar)]
Clinical evaluation of Trivṛta powder (Operculina turpethum Linn.) and Aragvadha Patra Lepa (paste of leaves of Cassia fistula Linn.) in the management of Vicharchika (eczema) < [Volume 39 (1); 2018 (Jan-Mar)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Outcomes of Ayurvedic care in a COVID-19 patient with hypoxia � A case report < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Understanding COVID - 19 pandemic � A comprehensive Ayurvedic perspective < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Study on Vidarikandadi Yog's impact on children's sports performance. < [Volume 4 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2013]