Extraction of Essential Oil from a Leaf of Piper betle L. (Paan) by Hydro-distillation Method

Piper betle leaf commonly known to be a Paan in India is eaten raw and sometimes with mixture of areca nut. The consumed usually after lunch or dinner. Traditionally the well for health benefits also chewed as mouth freshener. A wide range researches on suggest excellent nutritional health. edible its specialized essential contents.
 current research attempt carried out extract oil from L. by Hydro distillation method (Clevenger method). successfully concludes extraction efficacy towards percentage achieved during an process.