OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

Betel Leaf Essential Oil is extracted from the fresh leaves, the evergreen creeper plant via steam distillation process. The extract is clear yellow to dark brown liquid and has sweet medicinal balsamic aroma. It has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

BOTANY

Betel, popularly known as Paan/Suruh is widely consumed in the regions of Asia. It is a Perennial Plant with heart shaped leaves, which belong to Piperaceae family, and the herb is also called as betel pepper or wild pepper and leaves have clove like flavor. It is a vine & it needs pole or big tree for its support and needs well drained fertile soil. Its vines extend till 150 to 180 cm and they branch after 3 to 6 months.

A BRIEF HISTORY

According to the study of numerous Anthropologists, the traces of Betel leaves were said have been found in spirit caves of Northwest Thailand, which dates back to 5500 to 7000 B.C. The oldest historical book of Sri Lanka, Mahawamsa written in Pali talks about the leaves of the Betel vine. There are certain other findings in human skeletons dating back to 3000 BC in countries like Philippines and Indonesia, indicating the use of Betel leaves even before thousands of years.

HISTORICAL USES

Usage of Betel was first originated in the archipelagos of Southeast Asia and then eventually spread to the main land, appearing first in Thailand and Vietnam, and they arrived Indonesia sometimes later. Historical evidence indicates that for thousands of years, the betel leaf and areca nut have been chewed together.

USES

• It have been used in traditional medicine as stimulant, carminative, antiseptic, and antibacterial and antifungal agents.
• Traditional physician have also utilized betel leaf oil to treat diseases, caused by fungi and bacteria such as boils, halitosis, abscesses, constipation, conjunctivitis, headache and many more ailment.
• Betel leaf essential oil is mostly used as Paan or liquid, Betel leaves have antiseptic properties & acts as breath freshener.

BENEFITS

• Betel leaf essential is very beneficial for mental health as it relieve stress and anxiety.
• The oil has curative benefits which help in reducing back pain, stomach, joint pain and skin inflammation.
• It has carminative as well as digestive properties which protects intestinal functions.
• It prevents the body to ingest toxins that harms respiratory system. It helps in clearing throat and reliving nasal troubles.
• By adding few drops of betel leaf essential oil and gargling with it helps in preventing Bleeding gum, painful chewing and other dental troubles.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

The primary ingredients of the essential oil of Betel Leaf are cadinene, sesquiterpene, chavicol, geraniol, α-thujene, terpinolene, chavibetol, phenyl propane, trans β-ocimene, safrole, caryophyllene, cineole, cadinol, eugenol, camphene, limonene, pinene, and eugenyl acetate.

These chemical constituents contribute to its remedial values like antifungal, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, gastroprotective, radio-protective, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, galactogogue, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, carminative, analgesic and nervous stimulant :

• It acts as breath freshener.
• It can cure intestinal worms.
• It is helpful in treating constipation.
• It can prevent system from effects of pathogens & Microorganisms.
• It helps in relieving from cold & cough.
• It eases pain.
• It is antiseptic properties it relieves in nose bleeding, itchiness, vaginal wetness & other skin infections.
• It is useful in treating urine infections, headaches etc.
• It can reduce effect of pimples.
• Betel oil can provide relief in lower back pain.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Shelf Life                        : 10 years

Storage Instructions :

Transfer the essential oil content received in aluminium containers from the essential oil bulk manufacturers to amber dark glass bottles. And store them in cool, dark places away from sunlight and heat to preserve their essence till their expiry.

General Precautionary Measures

When used as tobacco, it can increase the risk of oral cancer. A patch test is important to prevent any allergic issue if used for the first time. Also, it should be avoided by pregnant and lactating women to keep their infant or fetus safe.

DISCLAIMER

This information is only for the use of education and is not meant for replacing any prescribed medicines or professional medical advice or for diagnosing any kind of health conditions. Never ingest essential oils and do remember to dilute them in appropriate carrier oils like Jojoba or Coconut oil. This is due to the fact that organic and unadulterated essential oils are highly concentrated liquids and direct application of essential oils on the skin may lead to allergic reactions. Due care should be taken if you are a nursing mother or carrying. Keep out of reach of children. Speak with your healthcare practitioner before taking your call on the suitable essential oils for your state of health and unique individual constitution.