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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.
COMMON NAMES
Copticum, Betel Leaf Oil, Carum Copticum, Paan.
BLENDS WITH:
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, Geraniol-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.
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.
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