| Embelia ribes | |
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| Embelia ribes seeds | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Embelia |
| Species: | E. ribes |
| Binomial name | |
| Embelia ribes Burm.f. | |
Embelia ribes, commonly known as false black pepper, white-flowered embelia, viḍaṅga (Sanskrit: विडङ्ग), vaividang, vai vidang, or vavding is a species in the family Primulaceae. It was originally described by Nicolaas Laurens Burman in his 1768 publication Flora Indica. It is widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda and Siddha, it is considered widely beneficial in a variety of diseases In particular embelin isolated from dried berries of Embelia ribes has a wide spectrum of biological activities.
Uses of embelia:
- Intestinal worms. Used to treat various types of worm infestation in the gut.
- Indigestion. Helps with digestive issues like vomiting, nausea and constipation.
- Depression. Embelia ribes has antidepressant effects and is used to treat depression.
- Throat infection. Effective in reducing cough and treating throat infections.
- Obesity. Aids in weight loss and helps remove body toxins.
- Skin disease. Used to treat skin diseases by purifying the blood.
References
- "Sorting Embelia names". Multilingual Multiscript Plant Database. The University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- "Embelia ribes". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- http://results2.ap.nic.in/general/plants/plshow.jsp?scode=1084&pln=VIDANGA
- "Importance of Embelia Ribes: An Update | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research". October 2013.
External links
- Jalalpure SS; Alagawadi KR; Mahajanashetti, Shah BN; Salahuddin; Singh V; Patil JK, "In Vitro Anthelmintic Property of Various Seeds Oils Against Pheritima posthuma", Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2007 Jan-Feb; 69(1): 158-0
- Caldecott, Todd (2006). Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life. Elsevier/Mosby. ISBN 0-7234-3410-7. Contains a detailed monograph on Embelia ribes (vidanga), as well as a discussion of health benefits and usage in clinical practice. Available online at https://web.archive.org/web/20120620164521/http://www.toddcaldecott.com/index.php/herbs/learning-herbs/343-vidanga
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