In traditional herbal medicine: The leaves, roots and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes in Asia [310 ]. The leaves are anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, expectorant, galactofuge, laxative, sialagogue, stimulant, stomachic and tonic [254, 283, 310 ]. Leaf preparations and the leaf sap are applied to wounds, ulcers, boils and bruises.

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Agroforestry Uses: The plant is intercropped with coconut palm and areca palm [310 ]. Other Uses: The primary use of betel leaf is a wrapper for chewing areca nut or tobacco, where it is mainly used to add flavour.

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Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Cambodia

Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Laos

Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Myanmar

Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Thailand

Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Vietnam

Asia-Tropical, Malesia, Lesser Sunda Is.

Asia-Tropical, Malesia, Malaya

Asia-Tropical, Malesia, Philippines