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Therapeutic potentials and untoward effects of Piper betle and its quid

  • Rai, Sujay (School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University) ;
  • Mal, Mainak (School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University) ;
  • Wahile, Atul (School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University) ;
  • Mukherjee, Pulok K. (School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University)
  • Published : 2005.12.30
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Abstract

Piper betle Linn. (PB), which belongs to the family Piperaceae, is used traditionally in many Asian countries for treatment of a variety of aliments. It has also been used in Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine. PB leaves are also used as a masticatory in the form of quid. The basic preparation of PB leaves for chewing purposes (PB quid) is known as Paan in India. It is recommended in ancient scripture of Ayurveda and is closely associated with Indian culture. PB is reported to have several therapeutic potentials as well as to produce some untoward effects. The review deals with phytoconstituents present, therapeutic potentials and untoward effects of PB.

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