In Ayurveda, Embelia Ribes is considered widely beneficial in a variety of diseases. Its fruits are small reddish-brown to black in color and are found in bunches. The outer covering of fruits is fragile and from inside seeds are spotted. Its fruits are anti-helminthic, and tonic to strengthen and provide energy to the body. It is also used to clear out excess Vata dosha from the intestine. Major chemical compounds reported are Embelin, homoembelin, Christembine, quercitol, vilangine.< br>< br>
< b>Uses:- < b> fever and for chest and skin disease. Paste is applied for skin infection.
| Family | Myrsinaceae | Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Latin Name | EMBELIA RIBES | Herb Extract Ratio | 10:1 |
| Sanskrit Name | Vidanga | Water solubility | Water Soluble Extrac |
| Common Name | VIDANG | Alkaloid | Tannins : NLT 5% |
| Solvent Used | Taste | Bitter in Taste | |
| Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Brown Powder |
Embelin, volatile oil, fixed oil, resin, tannin, christembine (alkaloid), phenolic acids like caffeic acid, vanillic acid, chrorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, o-cumaric acid
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