Embelia ribes, known as Vidanga or Vaibidang, is a traditional medicinal plant used for various ailments including digestive issues (indigestion, constipation, flatulence), parasitic infections, and fevers. It exhibits properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and wound healing activities. Additionally, it has applications in treating skin disorders, lung diseases, headaches, epilepsy, and weight management.

Digestive Health
Aids in treating indigestion, flatulence, and constipation.
Can improve appetite and digestive fire.
Infections and Parasites
Effective against intestinal parasites, including tapeworms.
Possesses antibacterial and antiprotozoal properties.
General Wellness
Used as an anthelmintic and carminative.
Has febrifuge properties to reduce fever.
Possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.
Other Traditional Uses
Supports wound healing and acts as an antioxidant.
Helps in treating headaches, rhinitis, and epilepsy.
Utilized for its fat-burning and anti-hyperlipidemic properties.
Applied for skin conditions like acne, carbuncles, and leucoderma.
Used for lung diseases and chronic coughs.