{"product_id":"betel-leaf-piper-betle","title":"Betel Leaf (Piper betle)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, the heart-shaped Betel Leaf has been a staple to Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDown any busy street in India, you’d be surrounded by the stimulant ‘paan’ consisting of Betel Leaf and areca nut, chewed after meals as a stimulant. The herb has long been used for oral hygiene and digestion and, when crushed, gives off a mild peppery aroma. In traditional Indian culture, to give a sheaf of betel leaves was to offer respect. As an antiseptic, it can be used for treating pimples or small scrapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBetel Leaf is commonly grown on the sides of temples and can climb quickly with the help of a trellis. Very ornamental groundcover.  Related to Lolot, Hoja Santa, and Black Pepper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":48700461940979,"sku":"BET-M","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8094\/7593\/files\/sow-exotic-herb-medium-coconut-coir-pot-betel-leaf-piper-betle-37951626739955.png?v=1776021912","url":"https:\/\/practicalmagicstore.com\/products\/betel-leaf-piper-betle","provider":"Practical Magic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}