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Embelia ribes
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<p><i>Embelia ribes</i>, commonly known as false black pepper, white-flowered embelia, <i>viḍaṅga</i> , <i>vaividang</i>, <i>vai vidang</i>, or <i>vavding</i> is a species in the family <a href="/facts/Primulaceae/zPBHn98L">Primulaceae</a>. It was originally described by <a href="/facts/Nicolaas_Laurens_Burman/X2qYpKt4">Nicolaas Laurens Burman</a> in his 1768 publication <i>Flora Indica</i>. It is widely distributed throughout India. In <a href="/facts/Ayurveda/XCgFAdb3">Ayurveda</a> and <a href="/facts/Siddha/yA3z9erN">Siddha</a>, it is considered widely beneficial in a variety of diseases In particular <a href="/facts/Embelin/l415CF0B">embelin</a> isolated from dried berries of <i>Embelia ribes</i> has a wide spectrum of biological activities. </p><p>Uses of embelia: </p> <ul><li>Intestinal worms. Used to treat various types of worm infestation in the gut.</li> <li>Indigestion. Helps with digestive issues like vomiting, nausea and constipation.</li> <li>Depression. <i>Embelia ribes</i> has antidepressant effects and is used to treat depression.</li> <li>Throat infection. Effective in reducing cough and treating throat infections.</li> <li>Obesity. Aids in weight loss and helps remove body toxins.</li> <li>Skin disease. Used to treat skin diseases by purifying the blood.</li></ul>