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Betel leaves - piper betel
The betel leaf is mainly in Asia, as a stimulant herb.
It is most commonly used with the betel nut and lime in a chew that acts as an enegizer/stimulant.
It is valued both as a mild stimulant and for its medicinal properties.
In some countries the leaf is folded into a packet and dried Betel Nut and lime is placed inside.
This packet is then chewed for a period of time.
In India, betel is used to cure worms. According to traditional Ayurvedic medicine, chewing areca nut and betel leaf is a remedy for bad breath. They are also said to have aphrodisiac properties.
In Malaysia they are used to treat headaches, arthritis and joint pain.
In the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and China they are used to relieve toothache.
In the Philippines, they are used specifically as a stimulant and was believed to strengthen the teeth and gums.
In Indonesia they are drank as an infusion and used as an antibiotic. They are also used in an infusion to cure indigestion, as a topical cure for constipation, as a decongestant and as an aid to lactation. In Indonesia, betel is also used to cure nosebleeds.
MOQ = 50kg
FOB USD12.00/kg