Betel Leaf Oil

Botanical Name	:	Piper betle
Common Method Of Extraction	:	Hydro - distillation
Parts Used	:	Leaves
Note Classification	:	Middle
Aroma	:	The odour is distinctly phenolic, almost tar like or smoky

Extraction :
Oil is extracted through hydro - distillation of betel leaves

Chemical Composition :
Cadinene-1-2, Isoeugenol-10-12, Cadiniol-1-2, Decanal-2-3, Eugenol-30-35, Linalool-1-2, Geraniol-2-3, Dodecanol-4-5, Myrcene-2-3, Methyl Benzoate-2-3, Sabinene-5-7, Safrole-6-8, Thujene-1-2, Ocimene-1-2, Caryophyllene oxide, Gamma-terpinene-1.5-2, Alpha-Terpineol-2-3, Costol, Camphene and Gamma-Elemene, Terpinolene, Hexadecanoic acid.

Essential Oil Information :
In India, betel is used to cure worms and also as a stimulant, an antiseptic and a breath-freshener. As per the traditional Ayurvedic medicines, betel leaf is a remedy for bad breath.

Oil Properties :
This oil is fluid liquid in appearance, light yellow to dark in color. The odor is distinctly phenolic, similar to tar like or smoky. The flavor of the oil is warm, bitter acrid and unpleasantly sharp biting. In terms of solubility, the oil is soluble in alcohol and other oils and insoluble in water.

Therapeutic Properties :
Invigorating, stimulant, carminative, antiseptic, aromatic, carcinogenic, warming and aphrodisiac properties

Blends Well With :
Blends well with the essential oils of Clove, cardamon and cinnamon, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree and rosemary

Summary :
The oil has smoky and tar like aroma with bitter taste. It is rich in calcium, vitaminc C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene. The oil stimulates central nervous system and control sugar level. Highly valued for its wide use in medicines and as stimulant, this oil is extracted from the leaf part of vine belonging to Piperaceae family.

Precautions :
The oil is non toxic but should be used with discretion

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