Betel leaf known hereditary as "friend of feminine area".
Traditionally, water decoction of vine leaves is used to clean the female sex organs.
Modern feminine cleansers are packed too many who enter the betel extract in the product.
Actually, what are the main benefits of betel plant so it is so synonymous with vaginal care?
According to Dr.Irmanida Batubara from the team of Tropical Biophysical Study Center Bogor Institute of Agriculture, betel leaf has a bactariocyte profile, which inhibits bacterial growth. The results showed, betel leaf has MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) or minimum inhibitory concentration.
"Should be distinguished by bactericidal. Bactericidal is the ability to kill bacteria. And this bactericidal antiseptic liquid is not recommended for the vagina as it can destroy all bacteria, including good bacteria, "he said.
In the vaginal area normally also grows good bacteria.
"So that must be taken care is to control the amount of harmful bacteria," said Irma in a media gathering "The Importance of Maintaining and Caring for Women's Region" in Jakarta some time ago.
Bioactive content of betel leaf that has antibacterial properties is essential oil.
In addition to antibacterial, betel leaf is also antifungal.
