BETEL LEAF OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Piper betle
	Common Name	:	Copticum, Betel Leaf Oil, Carum Copticum, Paan.
	CAS #	:	84775-81-5
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Clear yellow to dark brown liquid with creosote-like odor

Description :
Betel Leaf Oil is derived from Betal Leaf plant leaves that yield this aromatic essential oil. The heart-shaped leaves have distinct pleasant aroma & are commonly chewed alone or with other plant materials.

Constituents & Specifications :
Betel phenol (chavibetol), chaviol and cadinene

Properties :
Stimulating, carminative, aromatic, antiseptic, warming and aphrodisiac

Benefits & Uses :

• The betel leaf essential oil is valued in Ayurveda for its stimulating, carminative, aromatic, antiseptic, warming and aphrodisiac properties. It has several medicinal applications among natives and is especially used to harden gums, preserve teeth and sweeten breath.
• It also improves voice and is reputed aphrodisiac.