👋 Peperomia pellucida

Traditional Herbs from Peperomia pellucida

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• Prepare enough Chinese betel leaves.
• Wash thoroughly with running water.
• Squeeze the leaves.
• Stick it to the head as pilis.

What is Peperomia pellucida Looks like??

Parts of Peperomia pellucida that could be used

• All Parts of the Plant

Peperomia pellucida Distribution

Chinese betel comes from Central America, South America and is also found in Southeast Asia. This plant is a wild weed which is considered quite annoying. However, this plant has many health uses, and is widely used as medicine in tropical areas. The leaves can be cooked or consumed as a salad. The phytochemical compounds contained in this plant, especially Phytol, is one of the most important diterpenes because it has anti-microbial and anti-cancer activity.
Agroecology of Peperomia pellucida
Grows well in areas with rainfall up to 3,000 mm/year, altitude 500-1,200 m above sea level, andosol and latosol soil types with organic matter content up to 5%, without shade. Generally found around the yard, especially in damp places.
Morphology of Peperomia pellucida

• The taproot is branched so it looks like fibers, white in color.
• The stem has a high water content, the stem is round and soft throughout, light green in color. The average height of this plant is between 10-20 cm.
• Heart-shaped leaves, thick shiny green, high water content (succulent), the top of the leaf is waxy.
• Flowers are shaped like pepper fruit arranged in a series of spikelets, grow straight upwards, the flower tip is pointed.
• Colored fruit green, sized small.
• Seeds are brown, small in size.

Cultivation of Peperomia pellucida
Propagated generatively (seeds), in moist soil and protected from sunlight.

Peperomia pellucida, more details :

Chemical Content of Peperomia pellucida
Calcium oxalate, essential oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, tannins, patuloside A, dillapiole, inulin, terpenes, phytosterols.
Benefits of Peperomia pellucida
Treats gout or rheumatism, reduces headaches, has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antidiarrheal and antimicrobial activity.
Simplisia of Peperomia pellucida

• Take all parts of the plant.
• Wash with clean water.
• Dry using an oven at 40-60\u00b0C, until a water content of 8% is reached.
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  Another Facts for Peperomia pellucida :

  Synonym of Peperomia pellucida
  Micropiper pellucidum� (L.) Miq., Micropiper tenellum� Klotzsch ex Miq., Peperomia concinna� (Haw.) A.Dietr.
  Habitus of Peperomia pellucida
  Herb. Annual herb, reaching 10-20 cm high.
  Habitat of Peperomia pellucida
  
  • Forest
  • Grassland