| Keterangan: | In Malaysia they are used to treat headaches, arthritis and joint pain. In the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and China they are used to relieve toothache. In the Philippines, they are used specifically as a stimulant and was believed to strengthen the teeth and gums. In Indonesia they are drunk as an infusion and used as an antibiotic. They are also used in an infusion to cure indigestion, as a topical cure for constipation, as a decongestant and as an aid to lactation. In Indonesia, betel is also used to cure nosebleeds. Many Indonesian women use the leaves in bath water after giving birth to shrink vaginal canal. It also counters unpleasant smells. |
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