The Sanskrit term Raktapuṣpa can be transliterated into English as Raktapuspa or Raktapushpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botany

1) Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प) is another name (synonym) for Kampillaka, which is the Sanskrit word for Mallotus philippensis (kamala tree), a plant from the Cleomaceae family. This synonym was identified by Narahari in his 13th-century Rājanighaṇṭu (verse 13.99), which is an Ayurvedic medicinal thesaurus.

2) Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प) is another name (synonym) for Karbudāra, which is the Sanskrit word for Bauhinia variegata (orchid tree), a plant from the Cleomaceae family. This synonym was identified by Narahari in his 13th-century Rājanighaṇṭu (verse 13.99), which is an Ayurvedic medicinal thesaurus.

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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.

Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)

Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प) (Cf. Raktakapuṣpa) refers to “red flowers”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 8), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The first year of the next yuga sacred to Indrāgni is known as Paridhāvi; the remaining years are—Pramādin, Ānanda, Rākṣasa and Anala. In the year Paridhāvi the Madhyadeśa will suffer and the ruling princes will perish, there will be slight rain and fear from fire; in the year Pramādi mankind will be disposed to be inactive; villagers will be at strife; red flowers and red seed will be destroyed [i.e., raktakapuṣpa-bīja-nāśa]. In the next year mankind will be happy. In the years Rākṣasa and Anala there will be deaths and decay in the land; in Rākṣasa again the summer crops will thrive and in Anala there will be fear from fire and much suffering in the land”.

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Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प) refers to a “red flowers”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—Accordingly, “The goddess in the middle is (red) like vermillion and the Javā and Bandhūka flower. She is charming and beautiful. Auspicious, she holds a flower bow and arrows, noose and goad. Her topknot is red and she holds a bowl and a citron. She is joyful with the bliss of wine. She wears red clothes and has long red eyes. (Her) lips are (like) a flaming red lotus and she shines with red flowers (raktapuṣpa-virājita). She is the mother (who makes people) passionate with attachment and she colours this universe (with desire). Kāma, along with spring, resides in the Nanda forest. The (spring) breezes are close to him, in front and behind”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, 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.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प) refers to a “red flower” used in the Sūryārgha (sun offering) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[...] [Make patron put a ṭīkā red mark on the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, red sandalwood, homage. [Make patron offer a red flower to the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, a red flower (raktapuṣpa), homage. [Make patron put a sacred thread on the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, a red sacred thread, homage. [Make patron hold rice and pray.] Oṃ homage to Śrī Sūrya the divine. Appearing as the Mantra flower, An ancient sage, whose great rays spread like a crown, Remover of all sins and obstacles, I bow to the maker of day”.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Raktapushpa in India is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia galanga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Heritiera alba Retz. (among others).

2) Raktapushpa is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia chinensis Vogel (etc.).

3) Raktapushpa is also identified with Bixa orellana It has the synonym Bixa odorata Ruiz & Pav. (etc.).

4) Raktapushpa is also identified with Boerhavia diffusa It has the synonym Boerhavia erecta L. (etc.).

5) Raktapushpa is also identified with Bombax ceiba It has the synonym Gossampinus malabarica Merr. (etc.).

6) Raktapushpa is also identified with Echinops echinatus.

7) Raktapushpa is also identified with Erythrina variegata It has the synonym Corallodendron orientale (L.) Kuntze (etc.).

8) Raktapushpa is also identified with Ipomoea pes-caprae It has the synonym Convolvulus bilobatus Roxburgh (etc.).

9) Raktapushpa is also identified with Punica granatum.

10) Raktapushpa is also identified with Sesbania grandiflora It has the synonym Coronilla coccinea (L.f.) Willd. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1820)
· FBI (1879)
· Listados Floristicos de Mexico (1983)
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1961)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Raktapushpa, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प).—Name of several plants:-- करवीर, रोहितक, दाडिम, बन्धूक, पुन्नाग (karavīra, rohitaka, dāḍima, bandhūka, punnāga) &c.

Derivable forms: raktapuṣpaḥ (रक्तपुष्पः).

Raktapuṣpa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms rakta and puṣpa (पुष्प).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प).—m.

(-ṣpaḥ) 1. Nerium odorum, the red variety. 2. A small tree, (Andersonia rohitaca, Rox.) mf.

(-ṣpaḥ-ṣpā) The silk-cotton tree, (Bombax heptaphyllum.) f. (-ṣpī) 1. The trumpet-flower, (Bignonia suave-olens) 2. Bryony, (Bryonia grandis.) E. rakta red, and puṣpa flower, whene it may be applied to any plant bearing red blossoms.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प).—1. [neuter] a red flower.

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Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प).—2. [adjective] red-flowered.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प):—[=rakta-puṣpa] [from rakta > raj] n. a red flower, [Vetāla-pañcaviṃśatikā]

2) [v.s. ...] mfn. red-flowered, bearing red flowers, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]

3) [v.s. ...] m. (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) Bauhinia Variegata Purpurescens

4) [v.s. ...] Nerium Odorum

5) [v.s. ...] the pomegranate tree

6) [v.s. ...] Rottleria Tinctoria

7) [v.s. ...] Pentapetes Phoenicea

8) [v.s. ...] Andersonia Rohitaka

9) [v.s. ...] = baka

10) Raktapuṣpā (रक्तपुष्पा):—[=rakta-puṣpā] [from rakta-puṣpa > rakta > raj] f. Bombax Heptaphyllus, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Raktapuṣpa (रक्तपुष्प):—[rakta-puṣpa] (ṣpaḥ) 1. m. Neruim odorum. m. f. Silk-cotton tree. f. The trumpet flower; bryony.

[Sanskrit to German]

Raktapushpa in German

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See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Pushpa, Rakta.

Starts with: Raktapushpaka, Raktapushpakovidara.

Full-text: Raktashpa, Raktapushpi, Kovidara, Karbudara, Kampillaka, Virajita, Raktakapushpa.

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