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{{stub}} [[File:Embelia ribes 0107.JPG|thumb|right|''Embelia Ribes'']] '''Embelia ribes ( Devnagari : विडंग, Gujarati : Ribes''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 Indicascandent 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. In India, it is one of the widely and commonly used Ayurvedic herbs. 

{{Uses|Gas and Stomach AcheStomachache}}, {{Uses|apewormsApeworms}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|flatulenceFlatulence}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|dyspepsiaDyspepsia}}, {{Uses|jaundiceJaundice}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|flatulenceFlatulence}}, {{Uses|colicColic}}, {{Uses|Gas problems}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>

{{Parts Used|Dried FolaigeLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>

Contains Embelia ribes berries contain several chemical constituents like embelin, volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolinoil, quercetinfixed oil, kaempferolresin, tilirosidetannin, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acidchristembine (alkaloid), phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.like caffeic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>

{{Common names|kn=Amogha, Vayi-vulanga|ml=Tiriitticanni, Tiruvittikanni|sa=|ta=Vidanga , Krimighna|te=Potosul, Vaividungalu|hi=Baba-rang, Baberang|en=Embelia}}

{{Leaf|Simple|coriaceousCoriaceous|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"/>

{{Flower|Unisexual|4-4 mm|white White or yellow|5|smoothSmooth, succulent, in dry condition with wrinkles with loss of calyx}}

{{Fruit|reddish Reddish seed||enclosed Enclosed in a brittle pericarp, is covered by a thin membrane|With hooked hairs|the seed |Seed is seen covered with light spots}}

* [[Vishatinduka TailaAnu taila]] as ''root juice extract'', [[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"/>

Easily The plant can be grown in most variety of soilsincluding light black cotton soil, preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives sandy/rocky in a dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers full sun.Plants usually selfdifferent agro-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position. The seeds are contained climatic conditions in burrs that can easily attach themselves to clothing or animal's fur, thus transporting them tropical regions up to a new area where they can germinate and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot800-like fragrance1500m altitude<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

{{Commonly seen|Central and lower Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Lower Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Deccan Ghat}}, {{Commonly seen|Western Ghats and South India}}.

<ref name="chemical composition">[httpshttp://wwwijpsr.sciencedirectcom/bft-article/importance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/?view=fulltext Phytochemical Constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://ijpsr.com/science/bft-article/piiimportance-of-embelia-ribes-an-update/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub view=fulltext Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="sciencedirectAyurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/23/vidanga-embelia-ribes-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ Plant description]</ref>

<ref name="LeafHow to plant/cultivate">[httpshttp://webwww.nmpb.archivenic.orgin/websites/20131226161459/http:default/files/www.wildflowers-guide.compublications/39-agrimonyvai_vidang.html "wayback machine"pdf Soil and Climate]</ref>

<ref name="How to plant/cultivateKarnataka Medicinal Plants">[http://practicalplants”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.org/wiki1147, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/Agrimonia_eupatoria "practical palnts"]7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>