Topical Piper crocatum extract

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-017253",
  "term": "Topical Piper crocatum extract",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A topical preparation containing an ethanol extract of Piper crocatum (red betel leaves), with potential anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities. Red betel leaf contains flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenolates, tannins, and essential oils. Upon topical application of P. crocatum extract, the active ingredients may exert anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects on the skin, and may treat anogenital warts through as of yet not elucidated mechanisms of action.",
  "synonyms": [
    "topical P. crocatum extract",
    "topical red betel leaves extract"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/topical-piper-crocatum-extract/"
}