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Vidanga
Vidanga
Vidanga is commonly known as false black pepper. It has various medicinal properties such as antitumor, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antifertility, analgesic, antidepressant, nephroprotective, cardioprotective, wound healing, cosmetic, antihistaminic, antigenotoxicity and antimitotic. The dried fruit is considered to have anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alternative and stimulant properties. It is effective in the management of indigestion, throat infection, skin diseases and depression[1-3].
What are the synonyms of Vidanga?
Embelia ribes, Jantughna, Krmighna, Krmihara, Krmiripu, Vidang, Vavding, Vavading, Vayavadang, Vayavidanga, Bhabhiranga, Baberang, Vayuvilanga, Babading, Vizhalari, Bidanga, Babrung, Vavaring, Vayuvilangam, Vayuvidangam, Vayuvidangalu , Baobarang, Babrang
What is the source of Vidanga?
Plant Based
Benefits of Vidanga
1. Intestinal Worms
Vidanga is a useful herb to manage worm infestation that includes threadworms, roundworm and types of worms due to its Krimighna property.
2. Indigestion
Vidanga controls vomiting, nausea, indigestion, and flatulence due to its hot potency. It also helps manage constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) property.
3. Depression
Vidanga has an antidepressant effect which helps in managing depression due to its Vata balancing property.
4. Throat infection
Vidanga has Kapha pacifying property as a result of which it reduces cough and throat infection.
5. Obesity
Vidanga also works on reducing fat and clearing all toxins present in the body because of its hot potency that improves digestion and helps in the elimination of undigested foods.
6. Skin disease
Vidanga helps to control skin diseases by reducing toxins from the blood due to its Shodhan (purification) property.
Vidanga is a useful herb to manage worm infestation that includes threadworms, roundworm and types of worms due to its Krimighna property.
2. Indigestion
Vidanga controls vomiting, nausea, indigestion, and flatulence due to its hot potency. It also helps manage constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) property.
3. Depression
Vidanga has an antidepressant effect which helps in managing depression due to its Vata balancing property.
4. Throat infection
Vidanga has Kapha pacifying property as a result of which it reduces cough and throat infection.
5. Obesity
Vidanga also works on reducing fat and clearing all toxins present in the body because of its hot potency that improves digestion and helps in the elimination of undigested foods.
6. Skin disease
Vidanga helps to control skin diseases by reducing toxins from the blood due to its Shodhan (purification) property.
Precautions when using Vidanga
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Avoid the use of Vidanga if you have low sperm count because it might impair the spermatogenesis process.
Ayurvedic View
Vidanga should be avoided if you have acidity or any gastric problems due to its Ushna virya (hot potency).
Breastfeeding
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Vidanga during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Vidanga during pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Vidanga
- Vidanga Churna - ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
- Vidanga Capsule - 1-2 capsule twice a day.
How to use Vidanga
1. Vidanga Churna
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Vidanga churna.
b. Take it along with honey or with lukewarm water preferably after meals.
2. Vidanga Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Vidanga capsule.
b. Swallow it with lukewarm water preferably after meals twice a day.
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Vidanga churna.
b. Take it along with honey or with lukewarm water preferably after meals.
2. Vidanga Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Vidanga capsule.
b. Swallow it with lukewarm water preferably after meals twice a day.
Benefits of Vidanga
FAQs about Vidanga benefits
1. Hyperpigmentation
A paste of Vidanga leaves help to improve skin complexion, reduce hyperpigmentation, and promote wound healing due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties.
2. Skin disease
Vidanga powder helps to manage skin problems like eczema and ringworm when dusted on the affected area with prior application of some oil.
A paste of Vidanga leaves help to improve skin complexion, reduce hyperpigmentation, and promote wound healing due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties.
2. Skin disease
Vidanga powder helps to manage skin problems like eczema and ringworm when dusted on the affected area with prior application of some oil.
Precautions when using Vidanga
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Use Vidanga seeds paste or powder by adding coconut oil or rose water if you have a hypersensitive skin.
Recommended Dosage of Vidanga
- Vidanga Paste - ½-1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
- Vidanga Powder - ½-1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
How to use Vidanga
1. Vidanga Seed Paste
a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Vidanga seed paste.
b. Mix it with rose water and apply evenly on the skin.
c. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
e. Use this remedy 1-2 times a week to improve your skin complexion.
2. Vidanga Seeds Powder
a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Vidanga seeds powder.
b. Mix it with honey and apply evenly on the affected area.
c. Let it sit for 7-10 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with water.
e. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of skin diseases[3].
a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Vidanga seed paste.
b. Mix it with rose water and apply evenly on the skin.
c. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
e. Use this remedy 1-2 times a week to improve your skin complexion.
2. Vidanga Seeds Powder
a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Vidanga seeds powder.
b. Mix it with honey and apply evenly on the affected area.
c. Let it sit for 7-10 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with water.
e. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of skin diseases[3].
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
The parts of this plant used are fruit, leaf, and root. Vidanga contains various chemical compounds like embelin, embelinol, embeliaribyl ester, embeliol, and vilangin that are responsible for its medicinal properties.
Modern Science View
Vidanga is available in the market in the following forms such as:
1. Capsule
2. Powder
1. Capsule
2. Powder
Modern Science View
1. Vidanga Powder ranges from Rs 500 to 600 for 300 grams.
2. Vidanga Capsule ranges from Rs 100 to 150 for a pack of 60 capsules.
2. Vidanga Capsule ranges from Rs 100 to 150 for a pack of 60 capsules.
Ayurvedic View
Vidanga might cause loose motion if taken in high dose because of its Rechana (laxative) property.
Modern Science View
Yes, Vidanga has laxative properties which might be helpful in managing constipation. The presence of anthraquinone glycosides in Vidanga help promote bowel movement and easy excretion of stool[4][5].
Modern Science View
Yes, the ethanolic extracts of Vidanga have lipid-lowering activity which helps in reducing body mass and thus can be used to manage weight loss[6][7].
Modern Science View
Yes, Vidanga (Embelia ribes) can be used to manage depression. It contains a compound called embelin that possesses anti-depressant activity. Studies state that embelin inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine thus elevating the mood[8][9].
Modern Science View
Yes, the demulcent (relieving inflammation and irritation) property of Vidanga helps relieve sore throat. It forms a film over the mucous membrane, protecting the underlying cells and relieving inflammation and minor pain[10].
Ayurvedic View
Yes, Vidanga might cause skin rashes if your skin is hypersensitive to heat due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Modern Science View
Yes, Vidanga helps control acne due to the presence of a compound embelin in it. It inhibits the activity of acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) and reduces redness and swelling associated with acne[4][5].
Modern Science View
Yes, Vidanga might help control hairfall due to the presence of a compound called embelin in it[6]. It also has anti-androgenic activity that helps in preventing male sexual disorders like androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness)[7].
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