Piper betel plant is a green and leafy climbing vine that grows in India. It can grow between 3 and 5 meters. Sometimes the plant can also grow in carpet. It is very similar in growth, the pepper plant. Piper betel leaf prefers a warm humid climate.
The leaves are used in various traditional remedies to treat stomach aches, infections, and general tonic. Research suggests that betel leaves may have other immune system as well as anti-cancer capabilities.
There are millions of Asians who consume betel leaf daily, usually mixed with betel nut, kava kava and cola nut. Chewing ground nuts, often in combination with several spices and wrapped in betel leaves. They appreciate the daily betel nut as well as the Europeans like their coffee. The regular use of betel nut stains bright yellow teeth. The grinded betel orgulllo Asians have much in those spots.
Effects
Betel leaf mixed with betel nut is a stimulant.
Use
In Asia the grinded nuts are grinded, and usually mixed with several spices and wrapped in betel leaves. The remains are spat. For example, betel nut try to merge with kava kava and cola nut. The betel leaf has a fresh taste and pepper.