Embelia ribes Brum.
Embelia ribes Brum. is also known as Embelia burmanni Retz, Embelia dentata Buch belongs to Myrsinaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Baranj Kabuli, Habul Hal.
The English name for this herb is Embelia.
The Urdu names for this herb are Baberang, Bao-Barang, Wawrang.
Description
Embelia ribes Brum.. A large scandent shrub, branches long. Leaves coriaceous, 5-9 by 2-3.8 cm, shining above, base rounded or acute. Flowers pentamerous, numerous. Calyx about 1.25 mm long. Petels 5, greenish yellow, free, 4 mm long. Fruit globose, 3-4 mm in diameter, smooth, black when ripe
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Embelia ribes Brum. are Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Attenuant, Carminative, Diuretic, Laxative, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Fruit (berries) are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-atrabilious, Anti-flatulent, Anti-phlegmatic, Appetizer, Carminative, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Juice are Cooling , Diuretic, Laxative.
The pharmacological actions of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Seeds are Anthelmintic, Anti-fertility.
Indications
The indications of Embelia ribes Brum. are Cough, Fever, Ascites, Jaundice, Dyspnoea, Skin Diseases, Piles, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dysuria, Hemicrania, Tape Worms, Urinary Disorders, Urinary Discharges, Abdominal Tumors, Ring Worm, Chest Ailments, Cystic Tumors, Worm in Wounds.
The indication of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Dried Bark(root) is Toothache.
The indications of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Fruit (berries) are Flatulence, Skin Diseases, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Habitual Constipation, Acute Bronchitis.
The indications of Embelia ribes Brum.'s Leaves are Indolent Ulcers of Mouth, Sore Throat, Aphthae.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Embelia ribes Brum. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Embelia ribes Brum. is Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 6.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DEEDANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAB-E- KABAD NOSHADRIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-KABID NAUSHADRIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Embelia ribes Brum..
Substitutes
The substitute of Embelia ribes Brum. is Lupinus albus Linn.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Embelia ribes Brum. are Christembelin, Christembine, Colouring Matter, Embelic Acid, Embelin, Fixed Oil, Quercitol, Resins, Tannin, Vilagin, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Embelia ribes Brum. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pistacia lentiscus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Embelia ribes Brum.. (work in progress)