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Embelia ribes - Vidanga

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[[File:Embelia ribes 07.JPG|thumb|right|''Embelia Ribes'']]
'''Embelia Ribes''' is a scandent shrub or climbing plant producing stems up to 20 metres long. It is widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda it is considered widely beneficial in variety of diseases and is also used in homeopathy.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Stomachache}}, {{Uses|Apeworms}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Flatulence}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Flatulence}}, {{Uses|Colic}}, {{Uses|Gas problems}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
[[File:Embelia ribes 01.JPG==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|thumbLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|right|''Embelia Ribes'']]Whole herb}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Chemical Composition==Embelia ribes ( Devnagari : विडंगberries contain several chemical constituents like embelin, Gujarati : 'વાવડીંગ' )volatile oil, commonly known as false black pepperfixed oil, white-flowered Embeliaresin, vidangatannin, vaividang, or vai vidang ,vavding, is a species in the Primulaceae. It was originally described by Nicolaas Laurens Burman in his 1768 publicationchristembine (alkaloid), Flora Indica.phenolic acids like caffeic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
It is widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Amogha, it is considered widely beneficial in variety of diseases and is also used in homeopathy. In IndiaVayi-vulanga|ml=Tiriitticanni, it is one of the widely and commonly used Ayurvedic herbs.Tiruvittikanni|sa=Vidanga , Krimighna|te=Potosul, Vaividungalu|hi=Baba-rang, Baberang|en=Embelia}}
== Ayurvedic uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
#Vavding water given to New Moms to prevent Gas and Stomach Aches[medical citation needed]===Rasa===#Carminative: Either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of gas[medical citation needed]Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)#Anthelmintic: Useful against tapeworms===Guna===Laghu (Light), but not other parasites.[5][full citation needed]#Alexiteric: It is believed to be useful in snake bite Ruksha (resists poisonDry),[medical citation needed] but it is not sufficient antidote to the venom.Tikshna (Sharp)#It is a common practice to put a few berries of the plant in the milk that is given to young children as it is believed to prevent flatulence.[citation needed]===Veerya===#Sushruta describes the fruit as anthelmintic, restorative and tonic, and recommends their use along with liquorice root, for the purpose of #strengthening the body and preventing the effects of age.[citation needed]Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===#Vidhang fruit extract has cestocidal activity[6] and has activity against Ascaridia galli in infected fowl Katu (Gallus domesticusPungent).===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===
== External Links Habit=={{Habit|Herb}}
*[https://en==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Coriaceous|Lancelate 6-14cm long and 2-4cm broad, alternating, acuminate entire, perfectly glabours and petiole 1.wikipedia0 cm -0.org8 cm margined}}<ref name="Leaf"/wiki/Embelia_ribes Embelia ribes-Wikipedia]>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|4-4 mm|White or yellow|5|Smooth, succulent, in dry condition with wrinkles with loss of calyx}}
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Reddish seed||Enclosed in a brittle pericarp, is covered by a thin membrane|With hooked hairs||Seed is seen covered with light spots}}
 
===Other features===
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
[[Anu taila]], [[Shadbindu taila]], [[Sanjivani vati]], [[Panchanimbadi vati]], [[Pathyadi lepa]], [[Amritaadi guggulu]], [[Lohaasava]], [[Abhayarishta]], [[Abaana]], [[Amarasundara vati]], [[Avipattikara Churna]], [[Kabjahar]], [[Kalyanaka grita]], [[Kasturibairava ras]], [[Krimikutar ras]], [[Chopachiniyaadi churna]], [[Jatiphaladi churna]], [[Dashamulaarishta]], [[Drakshaarishta]], [[Nintyananda rasa]], [[Panchatikta Guggulu grita]], [[Mahadraakshaadi Churna]], [[Mahaayogaraaja Guggulu]], [[Yogaraja Guggulu]], [[Vidangaarishta]], [[Vidangaasava]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
 
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
The plant can be grown in variety of soils including light black cotton soil, sandy/rocky in different agro-climatic conditions in tropical regions up to 800-1500m altitude<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Central Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Lower Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Deccan Ghat}}, {{Commonly seen|Western Ghats and South India}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Embelia ribes (16712777633).jpg |Fruits
Embelia ribes 04a.JPG
File:Embelia ribes 07.JPG|Flower
Embelia ribes (17145289448).jpg
File:Embelia ribes 34.JPG|Leaves
File:Embelia ribes (17146786429).jpg|Fruits
File:Vidanga Seeds.JPG|Seeds
Embelia ribes 35.jpg
</gallery>
 
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Phytochemical Constituents]</ref>
 
<ref name="Leaf">[http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/23/vidanga-embelia-ribes-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ Plant description]</ref>
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.nmpb.nic.in/sites/default/files/publications/vai_vidang.pdf Soil and Climate]</ref>
 
<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.1147, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274084630_Propagation_and_Cultivation_Techniques_of_Embelia_ribes_Vidanga Propagation and Cultivation Techniques of Embelia ribes]
* [http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/embelia-ribes-1 Embelia Ribes on vikaspedea]
* [http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products]
* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Embelia+ribes Embelia Ribes on useful trophical plants]
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