Vidanga

A small berry traditionally used to keep the gut healthy and clean.

Botanical name: Embelia ribes
Also known as: Baibidang, False black pepper
Part used: Fruit
Evidence: Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
Body systems: Liver, Digestion

In tradition

Vidanga is traditionally used as a digestive and for intestinal health.

In research

Embelin is its main compound and has been studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.

Strength of evidence

Traditional use

Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.

Where you will find it

Products that contain it

Udarzyme Drops Gentle Ayurvedic digestive drops for little ones. Oral drops · 25 mg

Udarzyme Syrup Ayurvedic support for everyday digestion. Syrup · 100 mg Yuvoliv A classical Ayurvedic tonic for the liver. Syrup

Often found alongside

The full atlas

AjwainTrachyspermum ammi AmlaEmblica officinalis Bhui amlaPhyllanthus niruri BibhitakiTerminalia bellirica Black pepperPiper nigrum Black saltMineral

Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.

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Vidanga

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Often found alongside

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