Piper betle lynn or ordinary we are familiar with the betel leaf is an herb that is very beneficial. It contains antiseptic substances in all parts. In India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, this plant is used to treat body odor and breath, canker sores, nosebleeds, rashes and sores, and treat vaginal discharge in women. This is because medicinal plants has been known since 600 BC It contains antiseptic substances that kill germs.

In Chinese pharmacology, also known as the betel plant that has a warm and spicy nature. Traditionally they use betel leaves to shed fart, stop coughing, reduce inflammation and relieve itching. In the traditional medicine of India, the betel leaf is known as a warm aromatic substances, is antiseptic, and even enhance sex drive.

Efficacy of betel leaf is also already widely known and has been clinically tested. Until now, research on these crops are being developed.

From the results of the study was quoted as saying by the book published by medicinal plants Medicinal Plant Garden Karyasari also disclosed that betel nut contains arecoline in all parts of the plant. This substance is beneficial to stimulate the central nervous and thinking power, increasing peristalsis, relieve snoring. In the leaves contained eugenol was able to prevent premature ejaculation, eradicate the fungus Candida albicans, and are analgesic (pain relief). There is also the tannin content in the leaves are beneficial to reduce the secretion of fluid in the vagina, protecting liver function, and prevent diarrhea.

With antiseptic properties, betel nut is often used to heal foot sores because it contains a styptic for bleeding and vulnerary hold, which heal the wounds of the skin. Can also be chewed to improve sound quality.

In addition, betel also store other benefits for women. As revealed by Amir Sharif of Section of Pharmacology, University of Indonesia, he said that betel leaves have properties very much. Testing involved 40 patients with vaginal discharge who are not pregnant, had diabetes mellitus, and kidney or liver disease. Twenty of them get a betel leaf, while the rest were given placebo. Neither the betel leaf or placebo was administered to the vagina prior to the patient to sleep for seven days. Of the 40 patients, 22 people get re-examination, each of the 11 received placebo and betel leaf. The results of these tests prove approximately 90.9 percent of patients who had betel leaf declared cured, whereas in the group given placebo only 54.5 percent.

Other research on the benefits of betel conducted at IPB Bogor. Ir. Nuri Andarwulan, Msi and friends of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Bogor Agricultural University conducted a study to use waste oil from betel leaf to produce antioxidants. Extracts of these antioxidants for this still be imported. This study could potentially reduce the import of antioxidants. In addition, the resulting emulsion products in research that can also be utilized for the beauty industry.

In India, the leaves have been studied to treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, leprosy, and toothache, even for erectile dysfunction.

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