Betel Pepper (Engl.)
Piper betle L.
SkinEvergreen, creeping, climbing shrub Height: up to 20m Leaves: Heart-shaped, glossy (1), simple, alternate. stipulate, glabrous, bright or dark green with reticulate venation. Flowers: Radial symmetry, white flowers borne in axillary clusters (spikes, catkins) (2) Male and female spikes are separated (dioecious) (3). Fruits: Drupe, often in fleshy spikes (3)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hypertension. Preparation: Collect the fresh leaves. Part used: Leaves | Stroke. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves | Toothache. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Collect the fresh leaves | Boil the leaves | Boil the leaves
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), tropical forest, mountains, roadsides, cultivated
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Piper betle L.
- Local Name
- Betel Pepper (Engl.)
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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