• Ashwini Ramdas Sahane
• Dr.Dhambore Bhagyashree Ramdas

Piper betle L. (Family: Piperaceae) is an economically and medicinally significant plant widely cultivated in tropical Asia, particularly India. Traditionally, its leaves are valued for aromatic, stimulant, and therapeutic properties and are used in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems of medicine. Phytochemical studies reveal that P. betle leaves contain diverse bioactive compounds, including phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and essential oils rich in eugenol, hydroxychavicol, and chavibetol. These compounds are responsible for a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, antiulcer, and antihistaminic effects. Scientific evidence supports its traditional applications in oral hygiene, wound healing, and gastrointestinal and respiratory health. This review consolidates current literature on the botany, phytochemistry, traditional uses, and pharmacological properties of Piper betle L., highlighting its therapeutic potential and emphasizing the need for further pharmacognostic and clinical investigations.

Piper betle leaf, Phytochemistry, Traditional medicine, Pharmacological activities Ashwini Ramdas Sahane

""A Review On the Piper Betel Leaf Plant ”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.d1-d6, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511301.pdf

""A Review On the Piper Betel Leaf Plant ”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppd1-d6, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511301.pdf