Embelia ribes
Kirtikar & Basu, Indian medicinal plants, 1918
Kirtikar & Basu, Indian medicinal plants, 1918
Embelia fruit
(Calcutta Unani College, Adam, 2019)
(Calcutta Unani College, Adam, 2019)
Botanical name:
Embelia ribes, E. robusta
Parts used:
Dried Fruit; Seed; sometimes the root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent
Embelia ribes, E. robusta
Parts used:
Dried Fruit; Seed; sometimes the root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent
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Uses:
1. Kills Worms: (Seed; Ayurveda, Unani)
-Roundworm, Threadworm, especially Tapeworm
-"It expels Phlegm, Tapeworms and other Worms from Intestines". (Avicenna)
2. Warms the Stomach, Clears Damp, Benefits Qi: (TCM, Tibet, Ayurveda)
-Colic, Flatulence; prevents Constipation
-a few of the fruit added to children's Milk to prevent Colic and Worms
3. Clears Wind-Phlegm and Damp:
-Traditionally as a purgative of Phlegm, Pituitous and Burnt Bile Humors
-Cough, Bronchitis, Wheezing
-Scrofula, swollen glands, Tumors from Melancholy and Phlegm
-Vitiligo and skin pigmentation problems; Leprosy
-Headache
-"It is useful in Rheumatism and Gout. It expels the Phlegm from the Joints'. (Avicenna)
-Wind-Damp obstructing the nerves: Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Tremors, Nerve disorders (Unani)
4. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, Ascites
-Dysuria, cloudy urine, Gravel, Stones
-high Uric acid
-Jaundice
5. Moves the Blood, Promotes Menstruation:
-Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
-used as a Contraceptive
-Hemorrhoids (Tibet)
6. Rasayana:
-strengthens the Body; tonic to the 7 body constituents (Rasayana); regarded as preventing Old age. (Susruta)
-Diabetes related to Phlegm
7. Externally:
-applied to Ringworm and fungal infections
-in gargles and mouth washes for Sore Throat and Mouth Sores
-root-bark is applied to Toothache
-used in nasal medications in India
Comment:
The Urine may become red with its use.
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The Urine may become red with its use.
Dose:
... available in PRO version
Correctives:
... available in PRO version
Substitutes:
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Main Combinations:
1. As a tonic, and to delay old age:
i. Embelia with ... available in PRO version
ii. Embelia, ... available in PRO version
iii. strengthen the Stomach, clear Phlegm and promote longevity, ... available in PRO version
2. Worms
i. Embelia powder ... available in PRO version
ii. Embleia with ... available in PRO version
iii. Embleia with ... available in PRO version
iv. with Indigestion, Embelia with ... available in PRO version
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vi. Myrrh with Fern, Embelia ribes, ... available in PRO version
vii. Embelia with ... available in PRO version
3. Indigestion, Hepatitis, Embelia with ... available in PRO version
4. Hyperacidity, Embelia with ... available in PRO version
5. Skin diseases:
i. Embelia with ... available in PRO version
6. Urinary disorders:
i. Embelia with ... available in PRO version
7. Diabetes from Phlegm:
i. Embelia, ... available in PRO version
ii. Embelia, ... available in PRO version
8. Obesity:
i. Embelia, ... available in PRO version
ii. Embelia, ... available in PRO version
9. Hemiplegia, Facial Paralysis, Tremors, Nerve disorders, Embelia with ... available in PRO version
10. As an oral contraceptive, ... available in PRO version
Major Formula:
Nutmeg Powder (Jatiphaladi Churna) (Ayurveda)
Powder of China root (Chobchini Churna) (Ayurveda)
Rolled Turquoise 13 (Gyu dril 13) (Ribetan Medicine)
Mahasudarsana Churna
Amrutadi Guggulu
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Cautions:
1. Generally not used long-term in full doses.
2. Not used during pregnancy
3. Avoid in excess Heat (Pitta-Bile) conditions.
4. Research has shown it to reduce testosterone levels and can reduce male fertility.
5. It has been banned in some countries including U.K.
Main Preparations used:
1. Generally not used long-term in full doses.
2. Not used during pregnancy
3. Avoid in excess Heat (Pitta-Bile) conditions.
4. Research has shown it to reduce testosterone levels and can reduce male fertility.
5. It has been banned in some countries including U.K.
Main Preparations used: