Embelia tsjeriam-cottam
(Roem. & Schult.) A.DC.
Primulaceae
We can find no uniform treatment for this species plus Embelia basaal A.DC., and Embelia robusta Roxb. We have treated these last two species as synonyms of Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, but they are also recognized as distinct in other works. Whether the taxonomists finally decide to treat them as distinct, or as a single species, their uses are likely to be virtually identical[
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- Plants for a Future
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- Ken Fern
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- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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Ardisia basaal Roem. & Schult.
Ardisia tsjeriam-cottam Roem. & Schult.
Dauceria acuta Dennst.
Dauceria obtusa Dennst.
Embelia acuta (Dennst.) Alston
Embelia basaal A.DC.
Embelia ferruginea Wall. ex A.DC.
Embelia obtusa (Dennst.) Alston
Embelia picta A.DC.
Embelia reticulata Wall.
Embelia robusta Roxb.
Embelia sootepensis thorelii Pit.
Embelia villosa A.DC.
Embelia villosa Wall.
Pattara acuta Raf.
Pattara basal Raf.
Ribesiodes robustum (Roxb.) Kuntze
Samara picta Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
Samara robusta Benth. & Hook.f. ex Kurz
Common Name:
General Information
Embelia tsjeriam-cottam is a variable plant ranging from a small shrub 1 - 2 metres tall to a small tree or even a twining climbing plant[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
,
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The plant is harvested in large quantities from the wild for local medicinal use and for trade. It is particularly valued for its use as an anthelmintic[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
,
2020- Title
- Trade in Indian Medicinal Plants
- Publication
- Ethnobotany of India Vol 5., 321-345, 2018
- Author
- D.K.Ved, S.Noorunnisa Begum, & K.Ravi Kumar
- Publisher
- Apple Academic Press; Oakville, Canada
- Year
- 2018
- ISBN
- 978-1-77188-600-0
- Description
-
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia.
Habitat
Usually in deciduous forests[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The plant is highly esteemed in Ayurvedic medicine as a powerful anthelmintic, and is also an important ingredient of a number of formulations[
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. A decoction is widely used in the treatment of insanity and heart diseases[
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The fruits are anthelmintic, antispasmodic and carminative[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The finely powdered berries are formulated as an ointment for treating pleuritis[
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The bark of the root is reportedly used to treat toothache[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The leaves, in combination with ginger (Zingiber officinale), are used as a gargle for remedying sore throats[
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. The dried bark of the root is used as a remedy for toothache[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The plant contains Embelin 1, a benzoquinone, and gallic acid 2, a polyphenol. Both the compounds were already reported to possess antioxidant and anticancer properties[
1001- Title
- Chemical constituents of Embelia basaal (Roem. & Schult.) DC.
- Publication
- Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(10),1575-1578
- Author
- Babu Ganesan et al
- Website
- http://www.jpronline.info
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 0974-6943
- Description
- Research into the medically active compounds in Embelia basaal. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
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