Vishtambhajit, Viṣṭambhajit, Vishtambha-jit: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Viṣṭambhajit can be transliterated into English as Vistambhajit or Vishtambhajit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Viṣṭambhajit (विष्टम्भजित्) refers to that which is “destructive of constipation”, as mentioned in verse 5.33-34 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] likewise, whey [viz., mastu] (is) purgative, purificatory of the vessels, destructive of constipation [viz., viṣṭambhajit], (and) light”.
Note: Viṣṭambhajit (“destructive of constipation”) has been paraphrased by rtug sham sel (“removes dry excrements”).
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.
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Partial matches: Vishtambha, Jit, Jeet.
Full-text: Vishtambha.
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