Betel leaf

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  BETEL LEAF

( Piper betel )

  • The betel is a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family, which includes pepper and kava.

  •  Betel leaf is mostly consumed in Asia.
  •   In the world by some Asian emigrants, as betel quid or in paan with Areca nut and tobacco.
  •  The betel plant is an evergreen perennial.
  • The betel plant originated in South and South East Asia. 
  •  Betel leaf is also known as ‘Paan Ka Patta’ in Hindi.
  •  ‘Tamalapaku’ in Telugu.


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Betel 

 

Medicinal Benefits Of Betel Leaf                                           

  1.   Improves digestion.

  2.   Relieves cold and cough.                         

  3.   Increases hunger.

  4.   Treats respiratory problems.

  5.   Betel leaf is an amazing analgesic that offers relief from pain.

  6.   Betel leaf contains antioxidants.

  7.   Promotes oral health.

  8.   Betel leaf has amazing antiseptic benefits.

  9.   Relief from lower back pain.

  10.   It also helps in easing urination for people suffering from obstructed urination.

  11.   Heals Wounds And Infection.

  12. Prevents nose bleed.

  13. Refreshes breath. 

  14. Reduces gastric problems.

    NOTE:-  Consumption of more betel leaf leads to oral cancer.

                    Chewing paan can be slightly addictive.

            


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