Vidanga- Embelia ribes

Botanical Name : Emelia ribes
Synonyms :
Family : Myrseanaceae
Classification : Shirovirechana, Krimighna, Kushthaghna, Truptighna (Charaka);
Surasaadi, Pippalyaadi (Sushruta)
Common Names :
Hin.- Vaaya-vidanga;
Sanskrita Synonyms : Vella, Amogha, Chitratandula,
Botanical Description :
Chemical Constituents :
Embelin, volatile oil, fised oil. etc.
Ayurvedic Properties :
Rasa : Katu, Tikta (Kashaya)
Guna : Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna,
Veerya : Ushna
Vipaka : Katu
Prabhava : Krimighna
Doshakarma : Kaphavaatashamaka, Jantughna, Krimighna, Rasayana, Deepana- pachana
Pharmacological Actions: Anthelmentic, Diuretic, Antifertility agent,
Indications :
Chronic rhinitis, Jaundice (as nasya), Pakshaaghaata (Ksheerapaaka), Ajeerna
External uses :
Part Used : Fruits
Dose : 2- 5 gm powder for Krimighna purpose; 1-2 gm for any other ailments.
Formulations :
Vidanga lauha, Vidangarishta, Vidangaadi taila
Substitutes and adulterants :
Embelia tejasma
Embelia robusta