Plant extracts, a concoction of bioactive nonnutrient phytochemicals, have long served as the most significant source of new leads for anticancer drug development. As per ancient books of ayurveda, charaka, sushruta samhitas, and kashyapa bhojanakalpa, the practice of chewing bl after meals became common between 75 ad and 300 ad. The oral intake of this spice improves secretion of bile, enzymatic secretions and thus supports better digestion. Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of selected varieties of piper. There are about 100 varieties of betel vine in the world. Betel nuts medical use is limited, and longterm negative reactions to betel quid chewing are well known. The betel plant is a slender, aromatic creeper, rooting at the nodes. It is valued baith as a mild stimulant an for its medicinal properties. Purification of hydroxychavicol from piper betle linn and. Stems are semiwoody, green or pinkish green, cylindrical or bilaterally pressed with dimorphic branching. Evaluation of in vitro anti diabetic activity of selected. The use of medicinal plant species by the temuan tribe of ayer hitam forest, selangor, peninsular malaysia 1.
Contains otteliones a and b which are antitumor agents. Chavica betle an important species of the piperaceae family, is a climber that grows in india, indonesia, malaysia, the philippines, sri lanka, vietnam, and china with glossy heartshaped leaves that are magnificent reservoirs of phenolic compounds with antiproliferative, antimutagenic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties phytochemical studies show that piper betle. This stems from the popularity of betel chewing among thai people. Explored for their unique medicinal properties, the leaves of piper betel, an evergreen perennial vine, are a reservoir of phenolics with antimutagenic, antitumor and antioxidant activities. Heartshaped piper betel leaves are magnificent reservoirs of phenolic compounds with antiproliferative. Keywords piper betle, chemical constituents, pharmacological profile, medicinal properties. Betel leaves inhibit the formation of gastric lesions. Biotechnological intervention in betelvine piper betle l.
Ethanoltreated rats exhibited elevation of hepatic marker enzymes and disturbances in antioxidant defense when. This study aims to determine the total phenolic, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of the ethanol extract of green and red betel. Medicinal and natural herbal plant products are traditionally used from long time in many countries for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Agents that cause ulcer damage the inner lining of the gut, reduce the production of gastric mucus and increase the level of oxidative stress. The stems produce adventitious roots, with which they can adhere to other plants etc for support. Piper betle is an efficacious medicinal plants as antimicrobial, antiseptic and a bloody nose tackle and is known to have antioxidant activity.
The betel is a mild stimulant and has been used in traditional medicine for its beneficial properties. Faridah hanum and nurulhuda hamzah department offorest production, faculty offorestry, universiti putra malaysia, 43400 upm serdang, selangor keywords. Influence of piper betle on hepatic marker enzymes and tissue. Anatomical investigation on the leaves of piper betle l. Use of ethanol extract of piper betle seems promising for sustainable disease. The crop provides rs 6 0007 000 million of national income per year and at the same time leaves worth rs 3040 million is exported to other countries. There are about 100 varieties of betel vine in the world, of which about 40 are found in india. The leaves, which are the most commonly used plant part, are pungent with aromatic flavor and are widely consumed as a mouth freshener. Nov 18, 2019 piper betle or betel leaf belongs to the piperaceae family the black pepper family. Piper betle leaf extract inhibits multiple aquatic bacterial pathogens. Piper betle is a perennial, dioecious climber that belongs to the dicot family piperaceae.
Many research studies on piper betle has reported that it contains important chemical constituents and are acts to arouse action for its medicinal properties like anticancer, antiallergic, antimalaria, antifilarial, antibacterial, antifungal study, insecticidal, antioxidant, antidiabetic, gastroprotective, cytotoxic. The amount of enzyme produced by the endophytic fungus was estimated by performing enzyme assay and calculating enzyme activity by using guaiacol as substrate. In this work, the effect of extraction temperature on the quality of the extract of betel leaves was investigated by quantifying the change of two active compounds, namely hydroxychavicol and. Male vines are cultivated and grow vigorously up to a height of 20 m, with a stem diameter of 1520 cm. The branches of the plant are swollen at the nodes. Piper betle linn is a member of piperaceae family and to be cultivated in most of south and southeast asia including vietnam. Purification of hydroxychavicol from piper betle linn and evaluation of antimicrobial activity against some food.
A decrease in positive symptoms among men with schizophrenia was attributed to betel nut consumption. Names of betel in various languages of the world are also given. Piper betle leaf is one of the most important materials used in thai ceremonies. The betel piper betle is a vine of the family piperaceae, which includes pepper and kava. Aug 25, 2008 betel leaf is the most valuable home remedy for common illness. This entry was posted in list of medicinal plants in the philippines and tagged buyo on march 10, 2009 by pinoy herbs. According to world health organization who, 80% of world population. Total phenolic, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity. Antimicrobial property of piper betel leaf against clinical.
Linn, commonly known as betel vine, has been used as a religious, recreational and medicinal plant in southeast asia. Ikmo piper betle, betel leaf pepper philippine medicinal. This study was carried out to investigate the hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of p. Sirugamani 1sgm1 links an ethnomedical important medicinal plant and its pharmacognostic relevance. Focusing on traditional use and medicinal use of piper betel we can cure many diseases and reduce the oral cancer which actually happens due to sliced areca nut. Traditionally betel leaf is chewing after taking meal having significant medicinal properties and nutritional values. Nov 14, 2012 piper betle is a dioecious panasiatic plant having cultural and medicinal uses.
The leaves of piper betel locally known as paan have long been in use in the indian local system of medicine for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Betel leaf has antiseptic, analgesic, antibacterial, antilactagogue reducing breast milk, antioxidant, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, carminative, expectorant, litholytic, tonic and contraceptive properties. Piper betle is a source of great economic value in the indian subcontinent. Each mouse was weighed and doses adjusted accordingly prior to administration of vehicle, standard drug. Scientific validation of folk medicinal uses in bangladesh of piper betle l. Based on the color, size, taste and aroma there are many varieties of betle leaf. Piper betle or betel leaf belongs to piperaceae family the black pepper family. A potent anticancer agent is the one which is cytotoxic and mitostatic, with minimum side effects on the normal cells and tissues of the body. The use of medicinal plant species by the temuan tribe of. Edible leaves of piper betle are medicinally and economically important. Medicinal uses of betel leafpaan the roots, leaves, and fruits of piper betle or paan are carminative, stimulant, antiseptic and used for the treatment of malaria. Keywords piper betle, chemical constituents, pharmacological profile. It is valued both as a mild stimulant and for its medicinal properties.
Anatomical investigation on the leaves of piper betle l var. M mubeen 1, k periyanayagam 1, s sathik basha 2 1department of pharmacognosy, college of pharmacy, madurai medical college, madurai 625020, tamilnadu, india. Piper betle, a medicinal plant and screened for laccase enzyme production. Watch lalot piper sarmentosum wild betel vine culinary wrap live potted spice plant. It is an ancient asset of indian medicine ayurveda. Groups 36 received methanol extract of piper betle leaves at doses of 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg per kg body weight. Piperaceae is a perennial dioecious creeper, probably native of malaysia but cultivated in india for its leaves, used for chewing 1. General information piper betle is an evergreen climbing shrub producing woody stems 5 20 metres long. Antimicrobial property of piper betel leaf against. Piper betle, an indigenous medicinal plant, has a folk siddha and ayurvedha reputation in the rural southern india. What are the benefits and side effects of betel leaves.
The purpose of it is to reveal the possible effect of this plant in the development of therapeutically active herbal drugs. It contains some vitamins, minerals and produce enzyme that helps in digestion and work as mouth freshener. The current study has been carried to find out the phytochemical profile of aqueous, ethanolic, methanolic, butanolic and acetone extract of the leaves of piper betle and to determine in vitro antimicrobial activity of piper betle leaves against various microorganisms. Phytochemical studies show that piper betle contains a wide variety of biologically active compounds whose concentration. It belongs to the family piperaceae and is a native of the tropics although it is also cultivated in subtropical areas. The betel piper betle is the leaf o a vine belangin tae the piperaceae faimily, which includes pepper an kava. Black pepper kali mirch medicinal usage, dosage and side. In india, betel leaf bl plays an important role since ancient culture. Betel leaf is maistly consumed in asie, an ensewhaur in the warld bi some asian emigrants, as betel quid or in paan, wi or wioot tobacco, in an addictive psychostimulatin an euphoriainducin formulation wi.
Sep 17, 2019 alpinia is likely safe for most adults when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods alpinia is possibly safe when taken by mouth for medicinal uses and when applied to the skin in a specific product also containing licorice, thyme, stinging nettle, and common grape vine ankaferd blood stopper. Effect of different medium compositions rose bengal,potato dextrose broth,czapeck dox, sabrourds media. It is carminative, stimulant, astringent and is effective against parasitic worms. The betel piper betle is a spice whose leaves have medicinal properties. The phytochemistry, traditional uses and pharmacology of. The leaf is carminative, aphrodisiac, tonic, laxative and. The heart shaped of piper betle leaves are initiate in ancient sanskrit texts, include charaka, sushruta samhita and astanga hradayam. The betel nut palm belongs to the family arecaceae or palmae and is classified as areca catechu.
Black pepper piper nigrum or kali mirch is available in our kitchen as spice. Leaves of different local varieties are reported to be used for the treatment of different diseases. Betel leaves is one of the invaluable medicinal plants that has multiple useful bioactivities found in malaysia. Phytochemical composition, glucuronidase inhibition, and. Pdf scientific validation of folk medicinal uses in. The very popular betel leaf plant is a sturdy climber, which climbs with the aid of its numerous and adventitious rootlets that are borne at the nodes. Medicinal plant species, uses, plant parts, method of application, temuan tribe, ayer. Betel leaf is mostly consumed in asia, and elsewhere in the world by some asian emigrants, as betel quid or in paan, with areca nut andor tobacco in india and sri lanka, a sheaf of betel leaves is traditionally offered as a mark of respect and auspicious beginnings. Review study on potential activity of piper betle abstract piper betle is glorified as evergreen and perennial plant that god designed and have given the shape of his own heart.
An illustrated, scientific and medicinal approach appears to be a medical compendium of plants intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field. The stems produce adventitious roots, with which they can adhere to other plants etc for support 310. Elder people often use a quid prepared in a mortar by mixing p. The most likely place of origin of betle vine is malaysia but it is also cultivated in india, srilanka, bangladesh, burma and nepal. Paan is said to have a number of medicinal properties, including anti inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The findings validated some medicinal properties of the said leaves. Influence of phytochemicals in piper betle linn leaf.
Studies have found that chewing betel leaf is an ancient traditional remedy used for treating gastric ulcers. The betel piper betle is the leaf of a plant growing primarily in southeast asia that belongs to the same family as the pepper. The betel plant is an evergreen and perennial creeper, with glossy heartshaped leaves and white catkin. Piper betle is an evergreen climbing shrub producing woody stems 5 20 metres long. Medicinal plants are of proven value as potential therapeutics with the increase of resistant pathogens to commonly used antibiotics and the emergence of new infectious diseases. Stem are purplish or reddish brown, many branched, and contain single leaf in branch end.
Ikmo, piper betle, betel leaf pepper herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart, including botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and reserach studies. Betel herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. Piper betle, piperaceae, phenyl propene, diketosteroid, aristololactam aii. Introduction medicinal plants are of proven value as potential therapeutics with the increase of. Piper betle, chemical constituents, pharmacological profile, medicinal properties introduction. How betel is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The betel piper betle is the leaf of a vine belonging to the piperaceae family, which includes pepper and kava.
Chavica betle an important species of the piperaceae family, is a climber that grows in india, indonesia, malaysia, the philippines, sri lanka, vietnam, and china with glossy heartshaped leaves that are magnificent reservoirs of phenolic compounds with antiproliferative, antimutagenic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Many research studies on piper betle has reported that it contains important chemical constituents and are acts to arouse action for its medicinal properties like anticancer, antiallergic, antimalaria, antifilarial, antibacterial, antifungal study, insecticidal, antioxidant, antidiabetic. Ethnobotany of the genus piper piperaceae in thailand. Black pepper increases bioavailability of medicines. Due to lack of inductive floral cycles the plant remains in its vegetative state in the subtropics. It could be used as an ingredient in drugs because of its medicinal properties.
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