betel leaf

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betel leaf

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Betel leaf plants can grow and develop up to 15 meters. Betel leaf has a unique shape, which is in the form of a heart with a sharp tip.

The color of the betel leaf is quite varied, namely yellow, green and dark green. When squeezed the betel leaf will give off a distinctive aroma.

Betel leaf content

Included in the ranks of herbal plants, betel leaves are quite widely developed by the community. Usually they plant betel leaves in the front yard of the house or in the garden.

Betel leaf is effective in curing a number of diseases because it contains many active compounds that are good for body health.

Betel leaf contains essential oils consisting of betlephenol, kavikol, sesquiterpenes, hydroxycicvicol, cavibetolm estragol, eugenol, and carvacrol.

Not only that, betel leaf also contains diastase enzymes, sugars, and tannins.

Benefits of betel leaf as herbal medicine

. Stop bleeding

. Cough medicine