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'''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.
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==Uses==
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{{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"/>
  
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[[File:Embelia ribes 01.JPG|thumb|right|''Embelia Ribes'']]
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
  
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Embelia ribes ( Devnagari : विडंग, Gujarati : 'વાવડીંગ' ), commonly known as false black pepper, white-flowered Embelia, vidanga, vaividang, or vai vidang ,vavding, is a species in the Primulaceae. It was originally described by Nicolaas Laurens Burman in his 1768 publication, Flora Indica.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Embelia ribes berries contain several chemical constituents like embelin, volatile oil, fixed oil, resin, tannin, christembine (alkaloid), phenolic acids like caffeic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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It is widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, it is considered widely beneficial in variety of diseases and is also used in homeopathy. In India, it is one of the widely and commonly used Ayurvedic herbs.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Amogha, Vayi-vulanga|ml=Tiriitticanni, Tiruvittikanni|sa=Vidanga , Krimighna|te=Potosul, Vaividungalu|hi=Baba-rang, Baberang|en=Embelia}}
  
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== Ayurvedic uses ==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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#Vavding water given to New Moms to prevent Gas and Stomach Aches[medical citation needed]
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===Rasa===
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#Carminative: Either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of gas[medical citation needed]
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Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)
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#Anthelmintic: Useful against tapeworms, but not other parasites.[5][full citation needed]
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===Guna===
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#Alexiteric: It is believed to be useful in snake bite (resists poison),[medical citation needed] but it is not sufficient antidote to the venom.
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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#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]
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===Veerya===
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#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]
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Ushna (Hot)
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#Vidhang fruit extract has cestocidal activity[6] and has activity against Ascaridia galli in infected fowl (Gallus domesticus).
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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==Common name==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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* '''English''' - Embelia ribes
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==Identification==
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* '''Kannada''' - ವಾಯುವಿಲಾಂಗ
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===Leaf===
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* '''Hindi''' - Vaividang
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{{Leaf|Simple|Coriaceous|Lancelate 6-14cm long and 2-4cm broad, alternating, acuminate entire, perfectly glabours and petiole 1.0 cm -0.8 cm margined}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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== External Links ==
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|4-4 mm|White or yellow|5|Smooth, succulent, in dry condition with wrinkles with loss of calyx}}
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embelia_ribes Embelia ribes-Wikipedia]
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Reddish seed||Enclosed in a brittle pericarp, is covered by a thin membrane|With hooked hairs||Seed is seen covered with light spots}}
  
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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[[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"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Central Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Lower Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Deccan Ghat}}, {{Commonly seen|Western Ghats and South India}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Embelia ribes (16712777633).jpg |Fruits
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Embelia ribes 04a.JPG
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File:Embelia ribes 07.JPG|Flower
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Embelia ribes (17145289448).jpg
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File:Embelia ribes 34.JPG|Leaves
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File:Embelia ribes (17146786429).jpg|Fruits
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File:Vidanga Seeds.JPG|Seeds
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Embelia ribes 35.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Phytochemical Constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/23/vidanga-embelia-ribes-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ Plant description]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.nmpb.nic.in/sites/default/files/publications/vai_vidang.pdf Soil and Climate]</ref>
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<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>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274084630_Propagation_and_Cultivation_Techniques_of_Embelia_ribes_Vidanga Propagation and Cultivation Techniques of Embelia ribes]
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* [http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/embelia-ribes-1 Embelia Ribes on vikaspedea]
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* [http://ijpsr.com/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products]
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Embelia+ribes Embelia Ribes on useful trophical plants]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 6 November 2023

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

Stomachache, Apeworms, Snakebites, Flatulence, Skin eruptions, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Skin eruptions, Flatulence, Colic, Gas problems.[1]

Parts Used

Leaves, Whole herb.[1]

Chemical Composition

Embelia ribes berries contain several chemical constituents like embelin, volatile oil, fixed oil, resin, tannin, christembine (alkaloid), phenolic acids like caffeic acid[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Amogha, Vayi-vulanga
Hindi Baba-rang, Baberang
Malayalam Tiriitticanni, Tiruvittikanni
Tamil NA
Telugu Potosul, Vaividungalu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Vidanga , Krimighna
English Embelia


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Coriaceous Lancelate 6-14cm long and 2-4cm broad, alternating, acuminate entire, perfectly glabours and petiole 1.0 cm -0.8 cm margined

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 4-4 mm White or yellow 5 Smooth, succulent, in dry condition with wrinkles with loss of calyx

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
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[4]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, 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[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Central Himalayas, Lower Himalayas, Deccan Ghat, Western Ghats and South India.

Photo Gallery

  • Fruits

  • Embelia ribes 04a.JPG

  • Flower

  • Embelia ribes (17145289448).jpg

  • Leaves

  • Fruits

  • Seeds

  • Embelia ribes 35.jpg

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.1147, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
  2. ↑ Phytochemical Constituents
  3. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  4. ↑ Plant description
  5. ↑ Soil and Climate

External Links

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