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Piper betle that is popularly known as pan in
India is widely used tree. The glossy
heart-shaped leaves of pan are tastefully
eaten by people in India as it tastes warm,
aromatic and bitter.
Betle plant also have medicinal properties.
Apart from being aromatic and tasteful the
leaves also have stimulant, antiseptic and
sialogogue action. The oil obtained from the
plant is an active local stimulant that is
used in the treatment of respiratory catarrhs
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