Betel pepper

Scientific noun: Piper betle L.

Family: Pepper family - Piperaceae -

Habitat: Tropical regions of southern Asia.

Alkaloids: arecaine ( C₂H₁₁NO₂) and arecoline

Active parts: leaves and fruits.

Uses : leaves and nuts chewing.

Toxicity: Addiction . Using it may produce another negative results: gastric diseases, teeth decay and risk of mouth cancer.

Medicinal properties: Analgesic and stimulant.

Scientific noun: Piper betle L.

Family: Pepper family - Piperaceae -

Habitat: Tropical regions of southern Asia.

Alkaloids: arecaine ( C₂H₁₁NO₂) and arecoline

Active parts: leaves and fruits.

Uses : leaves and nuts chewing.

Toxicity: Addiction . Using it may produce another negative results: gastric diseases, teeth decay and risk of mouth cancer. Medicinal properties: Analgesic and stimulant.