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Seeds of Vidanga
Vidanga Seeds

Vidanga (Embelia ribes) ( Devnagari : विडंग )is a scandent shrub belonging to the family Myrsinaceae. It is widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, it is considered widely beneficial in variety of diseases[1], and is also used in Homeopathy[2]. In India, it is one of the widely and commonly used Ayurvedic herbs.

Vidanga is a Sanskrit name and, besides having plenty of other names in Sanskrit itself, it has variety of names in different languages. English name False black pepper is based on its appearance which closely resembles black pepper, but slightly smaller in size and has smooth surface. It is called Wawerung or Baberang in Hindi and Vavding in Gujarati.

Characteristics / Medicinal uses as per Ayurveda

  • Appetiser
  • Mild Laxative
  • Carminative: Either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of gas
  • Anthelmintic: Useful against tape-worms (but not against others)[3].
  • Alexiteric: It is believed to be useful in snake bite (resists poison), but it is not sufficient antidote to the venom.
  • Useful against skin diseases, bronchitis, urinary discharges, Dyspepsia, liver ailments, jaundice, hemicrania, worms in wounds etc. among others.
  • 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.
  • Sushruta describes the fruit as anthelmintic, alterative and tonic, and recommends their use along with liquorice root, for the purrpose of strengthening the body and preventing the effects of age.

References

  1. ^ http://results2.ap.nic.in/general/plants/plshow.jsp?scode=1084&pln=VIDANGA
  2. ^ http://ccrhindia.org/common_indian_plants/L13.htm
  3. ^ A. S. Paranjpe and G. K. Gokhale; Arch. Int. Pharm. et ther., 42-II-1932
  • Query for vidanga at http://results2.ap.nic.in/general/plants [1]
  • Information at website of Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, under ministry of health and welfare, Govt. of India [2] and, [3]
  • [4]
  • Jalalpure SS; Alagawadi KR; Mahajanashetti, Shah BN; Salahuddin; Singh V; Patil J.K, In Vitro Anthelmintic Property of Various Seeds Oils Against Pheritima posthuma, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2007 Jan-Feb; 69(1): 158-0 [5]
  • Dama LB; Kirdak RV, Effect of vidhang seed (embelia riibes l) extract against ascaridia galli in naturally infect fowls (gallus domesticus),Journal of Parasitic Diseases. 2002 Jun; 26(1): 48-49 [6]
  • Caldecott, Todd (2006). Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life. Elsevier/Mosby. ISBN 0723434107. Contains a detailed monograph on Embelia ribes (Vidanga), as well as a discussion of health benefits and usage in clinical practice. Available online at http://www.toddcaldecott.com/index.php/herbs/learning-herbs/343-vidanga
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