DAUN SIRIH Betel Leaf
Wild Pepper, Kadok, Sirih Dudu, Karuk, Karok, Daun Kaduk, Vegetable Pepper, Betel Pepper
Piper sermentosum syn. Chavia sermentos,F. Piperaceae
Betel leaf. Indonesian Everyone must have heard the name leaves on this one. Distinctive odor the presence bodes leaves on this one. Usually used to overcome the body and mouth odor, mouth ulcer, nosebleeds, rashes and ulceration, as well as treating leucorrhoea in women. This is because the betel contain an antiseptic substance that can kill germs. Phenol content in the nature antiseptiknya five times more effective than ordinary phenol.
In Chinese pharmacology, known as the betel leaf plant that has a warm and spicy nature. Traditionally they use betel leaves to shed fart, stop coughing, reduce inflammation, and eliminate itching. In traditional Indian medicine, known as the betel leaf is warmed aromatic substances, are antiseptic, and even increase libido.
By nature antiseptiknya, betel nut is often used to heal wounds because it contains padakaki styptic to stop bleeding and vulnerary, who heals the wound in the skin (skin heal or legs). Can also be chewed to improve the voice of the singer.
From the research cited by the book as a medicinal plant Medicinal Plant Garden Karyasari publications disclosed that betel also contains arecoline in all parts of the plant. This substance is beneficial to stimulate the central nervous and thinking power, increasing the peristaltic movements, and alleviate snoring. The leaves contain eugenol which can prevent premature ejaculation, eradicate the fungus Candida albicans, and the character of analgesics (relieve pain). Tannin content of leaves are also useful to reduce the secretion of fluid in the vagina, protecting liver function, and prevent diarrhea.
Betel leaf can also be used for medicinal healing properties of whiteness that had been tested clinically. This was disclosed by Amir Sharif of Pharmacology Section, University of Indonesia. He said that betel leaves have a more significant efficacy compared with placebo. Testing involved 40 patients who are not pregnant whitish, having diabetes mellitus, or liver disease, and kidney. Twenty of them get betel leaves, while the rest were given placebo. Both the betel leaf or a placebo was given to the patient's vagina before bed for seven days. Of the 40 patients, 22 people get re-examination, each received a placebo and 11 betel leaves. The test results proved about 90.9 percent of patients who have otherwise recovered betel leaf, whereas the group receiving a placebo only 54.5 percent. .
Meanwhile, in India there is a research report that said the betel leaves affect male fertility, as reported by the Indian Journal of Pharmacology. Effect of betel leaf on male fertility was tested in mice. Allegedly, the provision of betel leaf extract containing alcohol orally in mice have antikesuburan effects. According to the report that increased dosage extract resulted in decreased sperm counts in rats. In India, research on betel leaves is not only for fertility of men alone. There, the leaves are already being studied to treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, leprosy, and toothache, even for erectile dysfunction. Unfortunately, not many similar research in Indonesia. Description
A very attractive spice, fast growing, perennial, evergreen to 1 metre, with creeping stem branches, dark green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves to 15cm long. White catkin flowers turn a green/brown when mature.
Propagation is easy by root division or cuttings, preferably taken in spring or summer. Betel leaf requires a rich soil and prefers a semi-shade position. It makes a good under storey plant. Regular feeding and watering will keep it growing very lush. Although betel leaf is considered a tropical to subtropical plant, it will adapt to cold conditions if given a warm spot in winter, and could be grown in a large pot, and shifted to a cosy position in the cold months of the year.
Actions:
digestive, stimulant, expectorant, carminative, antibacterial
Medicinal Uses
The plant has many traditional medicinal uses. Malaysians use the leaves for headaches, arthritis and joint pain. In Thailand and China the roots are crushed and blended with salt to relieve toothache. In Indonesia leaves are chewed with betel nut, and the masticated juice swallowed for relief from coughs and asthma. A lady rang the farm seeking a betel leaf plant, and shared how it is used in her homeland of Indonesia. She said it is valued as a natural antibiotic, and drunk as a tea daily to benefit health. This tea is also used to keep the body free of unpleasant smells of perspiration and menstrual odour. She said, it is also valued by people (particularly senior citizens) to keep teeth and gums strong and healthy. To make the tea, take 2 cups of water and bring to the boil in a saucepan. Drop in 7 mature size leaves, and simmer until the liquid has evaporated down to approximately one glass. Strain and drink daily.
Culinary Uses Betel leaf is a popular spice in south east Asian cooking, with the leaves being used raw and cooked. A traditional way of preparing the leaves is as a wrapping for spiced minced meat and other morsels. In Thailand, these wraps are a favourite snack, using an assortment of fillings, like peanuts, shrimps, shallots with lime and raw ginger. Leaves are also used in a herb and rice salad called ‘nasi kerabu’. Because the leaves are so attractive, they are often used as a base for decorating platters, with foods arranged on top. The white flower spikes develop into seed/fruit that looks a little like a green/brown mulberry when ripe and can be eaten; it is a tasty morsel of sweet jelly-like pulp.
Wild Pepper, Kadok, Sirih Dudu, Karuk, Karok, Daun Kaduk, Vegetable Pepper, Betel Pepper
Piper sermentosum syn. Chavia sermentos,F. Piperaceae
Betel leaf. Indonesian Everyone must have heard the name leaves on this one. Distinctive odor the presence bodes leaves on this one. Usually used to overcome the body and mouth odor, mouth ulcer, nosebleeds, rashes and ulceration, as well as treating leucorrhoea in women. This is because the betel contain an antiseptic substance that can kill germs. Phenol content in the nature antiseptiknya five times more effective than ordinary phenol.
In Chinese pharmacology, known as the betel leaf plant that has a warm and spicy nature. Traditionally they use betel leaves to shed fart, stop coughing, reduce inflammation, and eliminate itching. In traditional Indian medicine, known as the betel leaf is warmed aromatic substances, are antiseptic, and even increase libido.
By nature antiseptiknya, betel nut is often used to heal wounds because it contains padakaki styptic to stop bleeding and vulnerary, who heals the wound in the skin (skin heal or legs). Can also be chewed to improve the voice of the singer.
From the research cited by the book as a medicinal plant Medicinal Plant Garden Karyasari publications disclosed that betel also contains arecoline in all parts of the plant. This substance is beneficial to stimulate the central nervous and thinking power, increasing the peristaltic movements, and alleviate snoring. The leaves contain eugenol which can prevent premature ejaculation, eradicate the fungus Candida albicans, and the character of analgesics (relieve pain). Tannin content of leaves are also useful to reduce the secretion of fluid in the vagina, protecting liver function, and prevent diarrhea.
Betel leaf can also be used for medicinal healing properties of whiteness that had been tested clinically. This was disclosed by Amir Sharif of Pharmacology Section, University of Indonesia. He said that betel leaves have a more significant efficacy compared with placebo. Testing involved 40 patients who are not pregnant whitish, having diabetes mellitus, or liver disease, and kidney. Twenty of them get betel leaves, while the rest were given placebo. Both the betel leaf or a placebo was given to the patient's vagina before bed for seven days. Of the 40 patients, 22 people get re-examination, each received a placebo and 11 betel leaves. The test results proved about 90.9 percent of patients who have otherwise recovered betel leaf, whereas the group receiving a placebo only 54.5 percent. .
Meanwhile, in India there is a research report that said the betel leaves affect male fertility, as reported by the Indian Journal of Pharmacology. Effect of betel leaf on male fertility was tested in mice. Allegedly, the provision of betel leaf extract containing alcohol orally in mice have antikesuburan effects. According to the report that increased dosage extract resulted in decreased sperm counts in rats. In India, research on betel leaves is not only for fertility of men alone. There, the leaves are already being studied to treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, leprosy, and toothache, even for erectile dysfunction. Unfortunately, not many similar research in Indonesia. Description
A very attractive spice, fast growing, perennial, evergreen to 1 metre, with creeping stem branches, dark green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves to 15cm long. White catkin flowers turn a green/brown when mature.
Propagation is easy by root division or cuttings, preferably taken in spring or summer. Betel leaf requires a rich soil and prefers a semi-shade position. It makes a good under storey plant. Regular feeding and watering will keep it growing very lush. Although betel leaf is considered a tropical to subtropical plant, it will adapt to cold conditions if given a warm spot in winter, and could be grown in a large pot, and shifted to a cosy position in the cold months of the year.
Actions:
digestive, stimulant, expectorant, carminative, antibacterial
Medicinal Uses
The plant has many traditional medicinal uses. Malaysians use the leaves for headaches, arthritis and joint pain. In Thailand and China the roots are crushed and blended with salt to relieve toothache. In Indonesia leaves are chewed with betel nut, and the masticated juice swallowed for relief from coughs and asthma. A lady rang the farm seeking a betel leaf plant, and shared how it is used in her homeland of Indonesia. She said it is valued as a natural antibiotic, and drunk as a tea daily to benefit health. This tea is also used to keep the body free of unpleasant smells of perspiration and menstrual odour. She said, it is also valued by people (particularly senior citizens) to keep teeth and gums strong and healthy. To make the tea, take 2 cups of water and bring to the boil in a saucepan. Drop in 7 mature size leaves, and simmer until the liquid has evaporated down to approximately one glass. Strain and drink daily.
Culinary Uses Betel leaf is a popular spice in south east Asian cooking, with the leaves being used raw and cooked. A traditional way of preparing the leaves is as a wrapping for spiced minced meat and other morsels. In Thailand, these wraps are a favourite snack, using an assortment of fillings, like peanuts, shrimps, shallots with lime and raw ginger. Leaves are also used in a herb and rice salad called ‘nasi kerabu’. Because the leaves are so attractive, they are often used as a base for decorating platters, with foods arranged on top. The white flower spikes develop into seed/fruit that looks a little like a green/brown mulberry when ripe and can be eaten; it is a tasty morsel of sweet jelly-like pulp.