English: Red betel
Sanskrit: Raktha Tamboola, Tamboolavalli
Hindi: Lal pan
Tamil: Shivappu vettilai
Malayalam: Chuvanna vettila-ചുവന്ന വെറ്റില
It is a climber vine or sometimes spreading on the ground, the leaves are simple, tapered to apex, clearly veined and reddish brown in color, bitter in taste, more fragrant, and smaller than the common betel leaf.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Cordate | Margin-Entire | Venation-Arcuate |
Useful plant parts:
Leaf, stem
Medicinal properties:
Anti-convulsant, Analgesic, Anti-dandruff, Antiseptic, Antidiarrheal, and Antimicrobial.
Medicinal uses:
To prevent Premature ejaculation, to treat Hemorrhoids, Diabetes, Liver disorders, hepatitis, heartburn, Relieve pain, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Nose bleeding Nose, high blood pressure, and general fatigue.
Chemical contents:
Alkaloids, Tannin, Saponin, and Flavonoid
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