BOTANICAL NAME: Embelia ribes
FAMILY: Myrsinaceae
CLASSICAL CLASSIFICATION:
Charaka- Krimigna (group of herbs used in treating worm infestation) Kushtaghna – (A group of herbs used in skin diseases) Truptighna (A group of herbs used in relieving satiation)
Sushruta- Surasadi, Pippalyadi
Vagbhata- Surasadi, Pippalyadi
Bhavaprakshaprakasha. Nighantu- Haritakyadi varga
ENGLISH NAME: False black pepper
COMMON NAME:
Hindi: Vaividang, Vay Vidang, Baibidang, Bhabhirang
Bengali: Vidang, Bidang
Kannad: Vayu vidanga
REFERENCE: BHAVAPRAKASH SAMHITA with link e Nighantu:
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/e-Nighantu/bhavaprakashanighantu/?mod=read
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HABITAT: Large scandent shrub.
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: Branches-Long, slender, flexible, terete with long internodes. Bark-Studded with lenticules Leaves are elliptic or elliptic lanceolate, obtusely acuminate, entire, glabrous on both the sides, shining above, paler and silvery beneath, whole surface covered with scattered minute reddish sunken glands. Flowers- Numerous, small, greenish yellow colored flowers. Petals are 5 in number, free, 4 mm long, stamens are 5, shorter than the petals. Fruit is Globose, smooth, succulent, black when ripe, like a peppercorn when dried, tipped with the persistent style.
AYURVEDIC CHARACTERISTICS:
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | VIPAKA | PRABHAVA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Katu, Kaşaya | Laghu, Rūkşa, Tikṣṇa | Ushna | Katu | Krumighna | Kaphavataśāmaka. |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | POST DIGESTIVE EFFECT | EFFECT ACTION | DOSHA ACTION |
| Pungent
Astringent |
Light
Dry Sharp |
Hot | Pungent | Relieves Worm infestation | Pacifying kapha and vata |
MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Plant contains Embelin, Christembine, Homoembelin, Vilangine, Quercitol
THERAPEUTIC USES:
- Ring worm and vitiligo-The paste is applied externally over the infected area.
- Burning micturition: Fruit juice is given
- Fever: Decoction of dried fruits should be given.
- Worm infestation: Powder should be given with curd on an empty stomach.
INDICATIONS
Vibandha constipation, Arti Pain, Agnimandya Indigestion, Aruchihara Anorexia, Vibhranti Dizziness
USEFUL PART: Fruits, root
DOSAGE: Powder 3-5 gm
AYURVEDIC FORMULATION:
- Vidangadi Churna
- Vidanga Loha
- Vidanga Tail