| Botonical Name | : | Piper betle |
| Color & Odor | : | Clear yellow to dark brown liquid with creosote-like odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
| 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. | : | |
| COMMON NAMES | : | Copticum, Betel Leaf Oil, Carum Copticum, Paan. |
| Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary & Cardamom. | : | |
| CONSTITUENTS | : | Cadinene-1-2, Cadiniol-1-2, Decanal-2-3, Dodecanol-4-5, Eugenol-30-35, Isoeugenol-10-12, -2-3, Linalool-1-2, Myrcene-2-3, Methyl Benzoate-2-3, Sabinene-5-7, Safrole-6-8, Alpha-Terpineol-2-3, Gamma-terpinene-1.5-2, Thujene-1-2, Ocimene-1-2. The minor components with 0.5-1% are Gamma-Elemene, Caryophyllene oxide, Terpinolene, Costol, Camphene, Hexadecanoic acid. |
| The betel leaf essential oil is valued in Ayurveda for its stimulating, carminative, aromatic, antiseptic, warming and 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 . | : | |
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