Betel Leaf Essential Oil

Betel Leaf Oil
Botanical Name: Piper betle
Origin: India
Form: Fluid liquid. 
Scent: It emits a distinct Creosote-like (Tar) or smoke-like odor which is unpleasantly sharp. 
Shade and Appearance: The oil gleams either of clear Yellow to dark Brown shades. 
Chemical constituents: Betel phenol (Chavibetol), Chavibetol-Para-Allyl Phenol, Hydroxy Chavicol Chaviol and Cadinene are the major constituents of Betel Leaf oil
Extraction method: The Piper Betle tree leaves are steam-distilled to yield the Betel leaf oil. 
Gels well with: Cardamom, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea-Tree and Rosemary oils are blending partners of this oil. 
Toxicological factsheet: The Betel leaf oil is enriched with stimulating, carminative, aromatic, antiseptic, warming and aphrodisiac properties. 
The ‘bouquet’ of benefits
Therapeutic: This oil is not recognized for its therapeutic use, however it is assumed to be safe for same. Experts encourage the advice of a professional aromatherapy expert prior to going through any such treatment. 
Medicinal: It is a traditional remedy to for the treatment of various diseases like bad breath, boils and abscesses, conjunctivitis, constipation, headache, hysteria, itches, mastitis, mastoiditis, leucorrhoea, otorrhoea, ringworm, swelling of gum, rheumatism, abrasion, minor cuts and injuries. It kills or inhibits growth of dreadful bacteria causing typhoid, cholera, tuberculosis etc. Besides, it is a wonderful aphrodisiac known to mankind. 
Perfumery: It is extensively used in preparing classy fragrances for manufacturing industries .