Function Daun Sirih

Essential oil of betel leaf oil contains fly (betIephenol), seskuiterpen, starch, diatase, sugar and tannin substances and who have the power chavicol deadly germs, antioksidasi and fungicides, anti-fungal. Betel potent body odors that eliminates bacteria and fungi generated. Betel leaf is also holding the bleeding, heal wounds on the skin, and gastrointestinal disorders. It also is wrinkled, remove phlegm, saliva shed, hemostatik, and stop the bleeding. Purpose
1. Coughing
2. Sprue
3. Bronchitis
4. Acne
5. Whitish
6. Toothache due to holes (leaves)
7. Dengue fever
8. Bad breath
9. Menstrual irregularities
10. Asthma
11. Sore throat (leaves and oil)
12. Swollen gums (sap)

Foreign Usage
1. Eczema
2. Burns
3. Scabby (pyodermi)
4. Foot ringworm
5. Ulcer
6. Nosebleed
7. Eye
8. Bleeding gums
9. Reducing milk production
10. Eliminate itching

Description
Usually a bloody nose for drugs, used 2 pieces of Piper betle leaves fresh, washed, rolled and then inserted into the nose Iubang.

Warning
Chewing betel has been linked with mouth cancer and throat squamous cell carcinoma.
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