Title
The phytochemistry, traditional uses and pharmacology of Piper Betel. linn (Betel Leaf): A pan-asiatic medicinal plant
Description
Since antiquity, Piper betel. Linn, commonly known as betel vine, has been used as a religious, recreational and medicinal plant in Southeast Asia. The leaves, which are the most commonly used plant part, are pungent with aromatic flavor and are widely consumed as a mouth freshener. It is carminative, stimulant, astringent and is effective against parasitic worms. Experimental studies have shown that it possess diverse biological and pharmacological effects, which includes antibacterial, antifungal, larvicidal, antiprotozal, anticaries, gastroprotective effects, free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antiulcer and chemopreventive activities.
Creator
Farhan Fazal, Prajwal Mane, Manoj Rai, Karadka R Thilakchand, Harshith P Bhat, Prathibha S Kamble, Princy L Palatty & Shrinath Baliga
Date
2014
Identifier
200825019
Publisher
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine