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'''Betelleaves or paan pattaPiper betle''' are eulogized by ayurveda acharyas for their immense medicinal properties. Betel plant or Piper betle is a vine which belongs to Piperacea family. This vine has heart shaped leaves and is mostly grown in South East Asia. In Sanskrit it is known as Nagavallari ( a vine which creeps like a naga or serpent) or Sapthashira (a leaf which contains seven veins).<ref name="int"/>

== Uses =={{Uses|wounds}}, {{Uses|joint pains}}, {{Uses|Stomach colicky}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Bad breath}}, {{Uses|Weight loss}}, {{Uses|Erectile dysfunction}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}.

The primary use of betel leaf is as a wrapper for the chewing of areca nut or tobacco where it is mainly used to add flavour. It may also be used in cooking==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Vines}}, usually raw{{Parts Used|leaves}}, for its peppery taste{{Parts Used|roots}}, {{Parts Used|fruits}}.

The health benefits of betel leaves are masked due to its usage in Quid==Chemical Composition==Leaf contains Water (85-90%), Proteins (3-3. A quid is a small parcel in which areca nuts5%), slaked limeCarbohydrates (0.5-6.1%), tobacco powder etc are wrapped in betel leafMinerals (2. These Quids are chewed to get a high3-3. A large population of South East Asia consumes quids which are known to cause cancer3%), Fat (0. This may be due to irritants which are used with betel leaves4-1%), Fibre (2.3%), Essential oil (0. Many studies have shown that betel leaves have anti cancer properties08-0.2%), Tannin (0.1-1.3%), Alkaloid (arakene)<ref name="intchemical composition"/>

In wounds==Properties==Reference: The paste of these leaves can be applied on chronic wounds. It’s antibacterialDravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, anti inflammatory and cleansing properties help to clean the woundKarma - Pharmacological activity, reduce pain and accelerate healing processPrabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===

==Common name=Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===

==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|ovate-oblong|Those at apex of stem sometimes elliptic, 7-15 × 5-11 cm}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|2|Flowers Season is May-Jul}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||many}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Betel pepper is a plant of lowland tropical areas , usually at elevations below 900 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Odermennig.jpgFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpgImage:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg</gallery> == References == <references><ref name="intchemical composition">[httphttps://www.ayurhelpbimbima.com/articlesayurveda/ayurvedamedicinal-healthuses-benefitsof-betel-leaves#leafpaan/302/ "Constituents"]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/491360/details "Morphology"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.WGs1DUSY48o Ayurveda Health Benefits of Betel Leavesinfo/viewtropical.php?id=Piper+betle "cultivation details"]</ref>

== External Links ==* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814604001050 Piper betle on science direct]* [http://eol.org/pages/491360/overview Piper betle on encyclopedea of life]* [http://www.stuartxchange.com/Ikmo.html Piper betle on philippine medicinal plants]*[https://enwww.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/agrimony.wikipediahtm]* [https://botanical.orgcom/botanical/mgmh/wikia/Betel Betel-Wikipediaagrim015.html]