Vidanga
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Vidanga (Embelia ribes) is a dietary supplement with 8 published peer-reviewed studies involving 164 participants, researched for Anthelmintic & Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic & Anti-inflammatory.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Anthelmintic & Antimicrobial
ModerateAntidiabetic & Anti-inflammatory
WeakResearch Visualised
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
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Anthelmintic & Antimicrobial
Comprehensive review of E. ribes traditional uses and pharmacology
Study Type
Review
Purpose
Comprehensive review of E. ribes traditional uses and pharmacology
Dose
Various
Participants
Review
Duration
Various
Results
Analgesic, anthelmintic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anticancer, antihyperlipidaemic, wound healing, and anti-spermatogenic activity. Embelin is primary bioactive compound.
How They Measured It
Systematic literature review
Antifertility properties of E. ribes (embelin) in reproductive studies
Study Type
Antifertility mechanistic study
Purpose
Antifertility properties of E. ribes (embelin) in reproductive studies
Dose
Various embelin concentrations
Participants
Animal reproductive studies
Duration
30-60 days
Results
Significant antifertility activity via anti-spermatogenic effects without affecting libido or testosterone. Potential male contraception applications.
How They Measured It
Sperm parameters, contraceptive efficacy in animal models
Anticancer properties of embelin from E. ribes via XIAP inhibition
Study Type
Anticancer and apoptosis study
Purpose
Anticancer properties of embelin from E. ribes via XIAP inhibition
Dose
Embelin 10-50µM
Participants
HCT-116, MCF-7, HeLa cell lines
Duration
N/A
Results
Embelin inhibited XIAP (X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein), leading to significant apoptosis induction in cancer cells. Natural lead compound for cancer therapeutics identified.
How They Measured It
MTT assay, apoptosis analysis, caspase activation, XIAP inhibition
Anthelmintic activity of E. ribes in children with intestinal parasites
Study Type
Anthelmintic clinical study
Purpose
Anthelmintic activity of E. ribes in children with intestinal parasites
Dose
Embelia ribes churna 1g twice daily
Participants
48 children with confirmed intestinal parasites
Duration
2 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced intestinal worm burden. Effective against Ascaris, Oxyuris, and Trichuris species. Good tolerability in paediatric population.
How They Measured It
Stool examination, egg count reduction
Antidiabetic & Anti-inflammatory
Beneficial effects of E. ribes on blood pressure and glycaemia in diabetes
Study Type
Antidiabetic pharmacological study
Purpose
Beneficial effects of E. ribes on blood pressure and glycaemia in diabetes
Dose
100-200mg/kg ethanolic extract
Participants
STZ-induced diabetic rats
Duration
6 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin and normalised blood pressure. Anti-inflammatory mechanism via NF-kB suppression proposed.
How They Measured It
Blood glucose, HbA1c, blood pressure, liver function
CNS activities of E. ribes including anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects
Study Type
CNS pharmacological study
Purpose
CNS activities of E. ribes including anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects
Dose
100-200mg/kg extract
Participants
Animal CNS models
Duration
Acute
Results
Significant anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity in animal models. GABAergic mechanism implicated.
How They Measured It
EPM, open field test, PTZ seizure model
Wound healing properties of E. ribes extract
Study Type
Wound healing study
Purpose
Wound healing properties of E. ribes extract
Dose
200mg/kg oral and topical
Participants
Animal wound models
Duration
14 days
Results
Significantly accelerated wound closure and increased hydroxyproline content. Antioxidant properties and collagen synthesis promotion as mechanisms.
How They Measured It
Excision and incision wound models, wound closure, hydroxyproline content
Pharmacology of Embelia ribes as threatened medicinal plant
Study Type
Comprehensive pharmacognosy review
Purpose
Pharmacology of Embelia ribes as threatened medicinal plant
Dose
Various
Participants
Review
Duration
Various
Results
Anthelmintic, carminative, antibacterial, antibiotic, and hypoglycaemic activity. Embelin (2,5-dihydroxy-3-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone) primary active compound with demonstrated XIAP-inhibiting anticancer activity.
How They Measured It
Literature review
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vidanga research
There are currently 8 peer-reviewed studies on Vidanga (Embelia ribes), involving 164 total participants. Research covers Anthelmintic (parasite control), Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (1 human study), and reported outcomes.
Vidanga has been researched for: Anthelmintic (parasite control), Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Blood sugar regulation. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 1 out of 8 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
