Thursday, March 17 2022 – 10:14 WIB
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VIVA – Benefit betel leaf very diverse for health. Betel leaf is a dark green heart-shaped leaf that belongs to the family Piperaceae. The scientific name of betel leaf is “Piper betle”. Betel leaf is cultivated in Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, East Africa, the Philippine archipelago and Indonesia. Betel leaf has a strong, spicy and aromatic taste which is widely used as a mouth freshener.
Betel Leaf Nutritional Composition
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Launching from medium, about 85-90% of betel leaf is water, which means it has a high water content and a low number of calories. About 100 grams of betel leaf contains only 44 calories. It contains 0.4-1% fat and 3-3.5% protein, which makes it a low-fat and moderate source of protein.
In addition, betel leaf contains essential nutrients in moderate amounts such as iodine (3.4 mcg/100 grams), potassium (1.1-4.6%), vitamin A (1.9-2.9 mg/100 grams) , vitamin B1 (13-70 mcg/ 100 gram), vitamin B2 (1.9-30 mcg/ 100 gram) and nicotinic acid (0.63-0.89 mg/ 100 gram).
In addition to these nutrients, betel leaf contains essential oils and chemical components such as betel oil and chavicol, betelphenol, eugenol, terpene and campene. These chemical components have medicinal properties and help in the treatment and management of various diseases and disorders.
Benefits of Betel Leaf for Health
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