Evidence supporting the use of: Embelia ribes
For the health condition: Itching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Embelia ribes, commonly known as False Black Pepper or Vidanga, has a long-standing use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, including for the management of itching (pruritus) and various skin disorders. Ancient Ayurvedic texts describe Vidanga as having "krimighna" (antiparasitic) and "kushtaghna" (anti-skin disease) properties. Its use for itching is generally related to its purported ability to reduce various types of skin irritation, often attributed to its anthelmintic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, as interpreted from traditional sources. In classical Ayurvedic formulations, Embelia ribes is included in remedies for skin conditions such as eczema, ringworm, and generalized itching, usually in powdered or decoction form.
However, there is limited modern scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for treating itching in humans. Some preclinical studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which may theoretically justify its use for skin irritation or pruritus, but direct clinical evidence is lacking. Therefore, the primary support comes from traditional usage and historical texts, with scientific evidence being preliminary and indirect.
In summary, the use of Embelia ribes for itching is justified primarily by traditional medicine systems, with a moderate level of historical evidence (rated 2/5) and minimal direct scientific validation available to date.
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Aloe veramyrobalan
betel
bisabolol
chamomile
turmeric
Japanese sophora
licorice root
marshmallow
Peppermint
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
typhonium
ferula assafoetida
yarrow
sweetgums
oriental arborvitae
sheep's sorrel
camphor oil
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agrimony
Anamu
Abrus
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alsonia scholaris
Argan nut oil
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
benzyl alcohol
Babchi
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Balsam
Barleria
Brazilian peppertree
Black Nightshade
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coconut oil
Colloid
Cinquefoil
Cocoa Butter
Carry Me Seed
Cornflower
Cajuput
Catechu
Cedar
Calamus
Cyanthillium cinereum
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Copaiba Oil
Citronella
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dwarf Nettle
Davilla rugosa
Dendramine
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Emu Oil
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fang-Feng
Fleabane
Fringed Pink
Giant Blazingstar
Gardenia jasminoides
Golden Shower Tree
Homalomena
Houttuynia
Honey loquat syrup
Hydrocolloid
Henna
Indian Nightshade
Jewelweed
Jojoba Oil
Jessica's Sticktight
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Lichen
Lophira lanceolata
Lycopodium
Labrador Tea
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Lysimachia
Marsh Tea
Mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Matapalo Tree
Mahonia
Marking Nut Tree
Macaranga indica
Oak
Onosma bracteatum
Pagoda Tree
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Pellitory
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygonum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Potentilla
Quisqualis
Rue
Rubus
Rhus glabra
Sabadilla
Spilanthes
Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Spikenard
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot
Sanguisorba
Southernwood
Slippery Elm
Sagebrush
Semiaquilegia
Soapberry
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sapindus mukorossi
Sumac
Sulfur
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sandy Everlasting
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
Tea Tree Oil
Vervain
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Waltheria ovata
Winter Savory
Other health conditions supported by Embelia ribes
Abdominal PainAnal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Appetite (excessive)
Asthma
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Canker Sores
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Insomnia
Itching
Kidney Stones
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Malaria