Pushtida, ʳṣṭ岹, ʳṣṭ, Pushti-da: 12 definitions
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The Sanskrit terms ʳṣṭ岹 and ʳṣṭ can be transliterated into English as Pustida or Pushtida, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu1) ʳṣṭ (पुष्टिदा) is another name for śԻ, a medicinal plant identified with Withania somnifera Dunal. (“Indian ginseng� or “Winter Cherry�) from the Solanaceae or Nightshade family of flowering plants, according to verse 4.109-112 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fourth chapter (ś徱-) of this book enumerates eighty varieties of small plants (ṛt-ṣu貹). Together with the names ʳṣṭ and śԻ, there are a total of twenty-two Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
2) ʳṣṭ (पुष्टिदा) is also mentioned as a synonym for ṛd, an unidentified medicinal plant, according to verse 5.28-33. The fifth chapter (貹貹ṭād-) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (ṣu-ṣu貹). Together with the names ʳṣṭ and ṛd, there are a total of twelve Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.

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.
Kavyashastra (science of poetry)
: Shodhganga: Bhismacaritam a critical studyʳṣṭ (पुष्टिदा) is the name of a Sanskrit metre (chandas) [defined as �.�.वं.इ] of the Vaṃśastha type as employed in the Bhīṣmacarita (Bhishma Charitra) which is a 屹ⲹ (‘epic poem�) written by Hari Narayan Dikshit.—We find fourty-one examples of ʳṣṭ variety of Vaṃśastha metre in the Bhīṣmacarita. The example of it is verse XV.4. [...] The other examples are as follows: XV.5, XV.13, XV.14, XV.16, XV.20, XV.27, XV.33, XV.42, XV.43, XV.45, XVI.8, XVI.9, XVI.18, XVI.27, XVI.31, XVI.41, XVI.50, XVII.5, XVII.13, XVII.22, XVII.37, XVII.46, XVII.47, XVIII.22, XVIII.28, XVIII.31, XVIII.35, XVIII.36, XVIII.43, XVIII.44, XVIII.46, XIX.15, XIX.23, XIX.37, XIX.38, XX.8, X.19, XX.34, XX.36 and XX.45.

Kavyashastra (काव्यशास्त्र, 屹ⲹśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantramʳṣṭ (पुष्टिदा) refers to “she who bestows�, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O goddess, (this form) bestows all fruits and gives (both) worldly enjoyment and liberation and accomplishes all (one’s) goals. She destroys all suffering and drags (away all) disturbance. She bestows tranquillity, fulfillment [i.e., ṣṭ] and accomplishment. She bestows flight and the rest as well as the most divine gathering in the circle (of initiates). O beloved, she bestows the cosmic form and whatever desire (峾) and wealth (one may) wish for. You will thus be the object of adoration () by means of the Vidyā of thirty-two syllables�.

Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)ʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�) refers to “that which bestows prosperity�, according to the Saṅkarṣaṇa Samhitā (verse 8.5-8).—Accordingly, the Garuḍamantra clears all the doubts of the person who chants it and protects him irrespective of his desire. It always bestows peace, prosperity (ṣṭ岹) and wellness on its aspirant voluntarily just like a mother, and showers strength like a father. It gives joy like one’s own spouse and showers knowledge even as a preceptor would do to a student. To put it succintly, the Garuḍamantra is on par with lord Hari himself in bestowing on his devotees, the best of everything desired by them, simultaneously assuring them of constant protection in this and the other world

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pushtida in India is the name of a plant defined with Withania somnifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Physaloides somnifera Moench (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
· Taxon (1980)
· Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. (1927)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1978)
· Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. Munchen (1951)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pushtida, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, have a look at these references.

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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�).�a.
1) nourishing.
2) causing growth or prosperity.
ʳṣṭ岹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṣṭ and da (�).
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ʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�).—Name of a medicinal plant (Mar. ṃd).
Derivable forms: ṣṭ岹� (पुष्टिदः).
ʳṣṭ岹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṣṭ and da (�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�).—mfn.
(-岹�--岹�) Nourishing, cherishing. f.
(-) 1. Increase, thriving. 2. A plant, (Physalis flexuosa.) E. ṣṭ, and da what gives.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�).—[ṣṭ + da], I. adj. Yielding prosperity, [Harivaṃśa, (ed. Calc.)] 833. Ii. m. A class of Manes, Mārk. P. 96, 45. Iii. f. , The name of a plant, Physalis flexuosa Lin.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�):—[=ṣṭ-da] [from ṣṭ > pu�] mfn. yielding or causing pr°, nourishing, cherishing, [Harivaṃśa; Varāha-mihira; Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] m. [plural] Name of a class of Pitṛs, [Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]
3) ʳṣṭ (पुष्टिदा):—[=ṣṭ-] [from ṣṭ-da > ṣṭ > pu�] f. Name of a drug (= ṛd), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] Physalis Flexuosa, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʳṣṭ岹 (पुष्टि�):—[ṣṭ-da] (da�--da�) a. Increasing. f. Increase; Physalis flexuosa.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pushti, Dhavala.
Starts with: Pushtidavan.
Full-text: Pushtidavan, Pitri, Vamshastha, Shanti, Vriddhi, Ashvagandha.
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