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Table 1 Common names, botanical names and the morphological parts of the constituent medicinal plants of the TBQ

From: The Porphyromonas gingivalis inhibitory effects, antioxidant effects and the safety of a Sri Lankan traditional betel quid - an in vitro study

Common name

Botanical name

Morphological part of the plant

Classification number

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry

Flower buds

MP2017001

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton

Fruits

MP2017002

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum L.

Seeds

MP2017003

Betel

Piper betle L.

Leaves

MP2018001

Areca nut

Areca catechu L.

Seeds

MP2018002

Nutmeg- seed

Myristica fragrans Houtt.

Seeds & Seed coverings

MP2018003

Java galangal

Kaempferia galanga L.

Rhizomes

MP2018004