It appears that our forefathers were acutely aware of its wide-ranging health benefits of this leaf.
Betel is used in religious rituals and prayers as it is considered auspicious. Many consume it as ‘Paan’ along with betel nuts, after a good meal.
- Ever wondered why chew on betel leaf after a good meal? It is recommended because of its carminative, intestinal, anti-flatulent and for those properties that help in protecting the gut. Betel leaves increase metabolism triggering circulation and stimulating the intestines to absorb vital vitamins and nutrients.
- Betel leaves come with several curative health benefits as they are loaded with vitamins like Vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, carotene and a great source of calcium.
- Betel leaf is an excellent analgesic that offers instant relief from pain.
In India, the tradition of eating paan with soaked lime, areca nut (supari) with or without tobacco is age-old. However, it is more an effect of tobacco and other ingredients which cause detrimental effects. Betel leaf independently has not been found to cause such detrimental effects.
