English: Tulsi betel
Sanskrit: Tamboolavalli
Tamil: Chinna vettilai
Malayalam: Thulasy Vettila-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 common betel leaf.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Heart shaped | Margin-Entire | Venation-Arcuated |
Useful plant parts:
Leaf, stem
Medicinal properties:
Anti-convulsant, Analgesic, Anti-dandruff, Antiseptic, Anti-diarrhea, 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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