Rūhati1 [the specific P. form of the usual Sk. P. rohati (q. v.). The root ruh is given at Dhtp 334 with meaning "janana" i. e. causing, which refers more to the compounds with prefixes] 1. to grow, spread It 67; J iv.408 (akkhīni rūhiŋsu; also ppr. med. ruyhamāna); v.368; vi.360. -- 2. to heal (of a wound), close up Vin i.206 (vaṇo na rūhati); -- 3. to have effect in (loc.), to be effective Vin ii.203=It 87 (vādo tamhi na rūhati). -- pp. rūḷha2. See also rūhita (pp. of Caus. rūheti=roheti).