Embelia ribes Burm. F.

Common name False black pepper
Botanical Name Embelia ribes Buem. F.
Vernacular name Hindi- Bhabhiranga
Gujarati- Vavading
Sanskrit- Jantughna
Family Myrsinaceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Fruit
Chemical Constituents Benzoquinone, alkaloids, essential oil, tannins
Therapeutic uses Used as antibacterial, antifertility activities, antiprotozoal, abdominal disorders, lung diseases, constipation, indigestion, fungus infections, mouth ulcer sore throat, pneumonia, heart disease and obesity, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.

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