Piperbetol, methylpiperbetol, piperol A, and piperol B, isolated from Piper betle, selectively inhibited the washed rabbit platelet aggregation induced by platelet activating factor (PAF) in a concentration-dependent manner. The IC50 values of piperbetol, methylpiperbetol, piperol A, piperol B, and
Piper betle (betel) plant belongs to the Piperaceae family. Piper. betle is widely known for its potent medicinal properties. Various active compounds are present in Piper. betle such as allylpyrocatechol, hydroxychavicol, piperbetol, ethylpiperbetol, piperol A, piperol B, chavibetol, and alkaloids