Embelin as a Potential Drug Molecule: A Review

Sakesh Kumar* and Rahul Des

Abstract

Embelia ribes are traditionally used medicinal remedies in India. Embelin is a hydroxyl benzoquinone with alkyl substitution and is considered as one of the main constituents. Embelin has various biological activities includes anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifertility, antitumor etc. This review is an overall overview of the existing pharmacology of E. ribes, helping to fuel further research in the various unexplored activities that are attributable to this plant.