What is Embelia ribes or False Black Pepper?

Botanical Name: Embelia ribes

Common Names: vidanga, vayu-vidanga, krishna-vidanga, vaividang, false pepper, white-flowered embelia, embelia fruit, false black pepper

Embelia ribes is a plant species native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its purported medicinal properties.

Embelia ribes has been traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin infections. It is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Embelia ribes extract has also been investigated for its potential anti-cancer properties.