Sans. Viḍanga. Vern. Báberang, Hind.
Susruta describes the seeds of Embelia Ribes as anthelmintic, alterative and tonic and recommends their use along with liquorice root for the purpose of strengthening the body and preventing the effects of age. Later writers regard báberang as carminative stomachic, anthelmintic and useful in intestinal worms, dyspepsia, and skin diseases.
For expelling intestinal worms, the powder of the seeds is given in drachm doses with honey, or with an infusion of the seeds. A compound powder and a ghrita are also prepared by the addition of various other drugs.
Báberang enters into the composition of several applications for ringworm and other skin diseases. The following is an example. Take of báberang, rock salt, chebulic myrobalan, bakuchi, mustard, turmeric and the seeds of Pongamia glabra (karanja), equal parts and make them into a thin paste with cow’s urine.
The Sanskrit verses in the footnotes are not transcribed, and the superscript footnote numbers that point to them are left out. The Devanagari form of the Sanskrit name beside the headword is not reproduced.