In Chinese pharmacology, known as the betel plant that has a warm and spicy nature. Traditionally they use betel leaves to shed the fart, stop coughing, reduce inflammation and relieve itching. In the traditional medicine of India, the betel leaf is known as a warm aromatic substances, are antiseptic, and even enhance sex drive.
With antiseptic properties, betel nut is often used to heal wounds in the leg because it contains a styptic to arrest bleeding and vulnerary, which heal the wounds of the skin (skin heal or legs). Can also be chewed for a singer to improve the sound.
From the research, as quoted in a book published by a medicinal plant Medicinal Plant Garden Works disclosed that betel juice also contains arecoline in all parts of the plant. This substance is beneficial to stimulate the central nervous and thinking power, increasing peristalsis and relieving snoring. The leaves contain eugenol which can prevent premature ejaculation, eradicate the fungus Candida albicans, and are analgesic (pain relief). The leaves also contain tannins that are useful to reduce the secretion of fluid in the vagina, protecting liver function, and prevent diarrhea. Source article
