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Piper betle  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A plant genus of the family PIPERACEAE that is indigenous in the Indian Malay region and cultivated in Madagascar, and the West Indies. It contains chavibetol, chavicol and cadinene. The leaf is chewed as a stimulant, antiseptic and sialogogue. The common name of betel is also used for ARECA.

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Entry terms

  • txid13217

In other languages

  • French

  • Poivre bétel
  • Poivrier betle
  • txid13217

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KRJMTVW5-7

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