Piper betle Linn.
Piper betle Linn. belongs to Piperaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Wara Tumbul.
The English names for this herb are Betel, Betel Leaf.
The Urdu names for this herb are Pan, Tambul, Tanbol.
Description
Piper betle Linn.. A perennial dioecious creeper. Stem semi-woody, climbing by means of short adventitious roots. Leaves 10-20 cm long, broadly ovate, stightly cordate and often unequal at the base, shortly acuminate, glabrous, glaucous on both sides, bright green or yellowish; Petiole stout 2.0-2.5 cm long. Male spike; cylindrical, dense. Female spikes 2.5-5.0 cm long, pendulous. Fruits rarely produced often sunk in the fleshy spike, forming nodule like structures.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Piper betle Linn. are Anodyne, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-bilious, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-malarial, Anti-oxidant , Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Aromatic Irritant, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Calorific, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Cathartic, CNS Depressant, Contraceptive, Counter-Irritant, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Deodorant, Emollient, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Fattening, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Masticatory, Resolvent, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic, Vulnerary.
Indications
The indications of Piper betle Linn. are Thirst, Laryngitis, Loss of Appetite, Weakness, Stomatitis, Teeth Affections, Mouth Smell, Nephritis, Dryness of Mouth, Loss of Consciousness, Alcoholism.
The indication of Piper betle Linn.'s Leave Juice is Night Blindness.
The indications of Piper betle Linn.'s Leaves are Swelling, Testes Inflammation, Inflammations, Headache, Liver Inflammation, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Ulcers, Diabetes, Small Pox, Cough, Fever, Colic, Bronchitis.
The indication of Piper betle Linn.'s Oil is Catarrhal Disorders.
The indication of Piper betle Linn.'s Root is Hoarse Throat.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Piper betle Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Piper betle Linn. is Aromatic,Masticatory.
Taste: Pungent,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 1.000 – 0.000 Nos. | N/A |
| Root | 2.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Piper betle Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Faulad, Arq Tanbol.
Substitutes
The substitute of Piper betle Linn. is Eugenia aromatica Bail.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Piper betle Linn. are Allyl-Catechol, Amino Acids, Arakene, Calcium, Carotene, Chavicol, Cineole, Diastase, Essential Oil, Eugenol, Iodine, L-Terpinene, Nicotinic Acid, Phosphorus, Sugar, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Piper betle Linn. is Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Piper betle Linn.. (work in progress)