Betel or betel leaves are unique to South Asia, especially India. Not only do they hold spiritual significance in Indian culture, but their history dates back nearly five thousand years. This heart-shaped leaf is also mentioned in various ancient and religious texts. Apart from its cultural importance, betel leaves also have miraculous health benefits. They play an integral role in Ayurveda and these leaves have many medicinal properties and also help in treating various diseases and disorders.
Benefits of betel leaf in summer
Full of water
Making a paan shot with gulkand, fennel seeds, grated coconut, rock sugar or sugar candy and betel nuts or betel leaves along with cup of water will help you beat the summer heat effectively.
Nose bleeding stops
Betel leaves have high moisture content along with low fat and calories, making it a great source of water. Therefore, this summer season, consuming products made from betel leaves can be a good option to get relief from the heat.
Acts as a cooling agent
Summer heat can have adverse effects on people and they may suffer from problems like nose bleeding etc. Betel leaves prevent and cure heat stroke and can help stop nose bleeding.
Betel leaves help fight skin related problems
Betel leaves have antimicrobial properties that help individuals deal with acne problems and make the skin soft and supple. It also helps to heal and prevent rashes caused by skin allergies, dry skin. Even dark spots and sunburn can be treated with betel leaves.
Rich source of Vitamin C
Betel leaves are rich in vitamins like vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and carotene. Apart from this, it is also a very good source of calcium.
Help relieve pain
Betel leaves or betel leaves play an important role in providing relief from pain. To reduce pain, paste of betel leaves can be applied on cuts and injuries. Consumption of betel leaf juice also helps in reducing internal pain. It also helps in relieving swelling and is used to treat inflammation.
Helps improve digestion
The reason people chew betel leaves after meals is because of the inherent properties of betel leaves to improve digestion. They increase metabolism, therefore, improving circulation and stimulating our intestines to absorb vital vitamins and nutrients will make our gut healthier.
Helps maintain oral health
Betel leaves also have the ability to take care of our oral health. Chewing even a small leaf can help fight bacteria that cause bad breath, cavities, plaque and even tooth decay.
Helps in weight loss
Another major benefit of consuming betel leaves is that it helps in weight loss as it reduces body fat and increases the metabolic rate of the body.
Act as an anti-cancer agent
Betel leaf is a powerhouse of phenolic compounds when consumed alone without tobacco. It has excellent antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, anti-proliferative and anti-bacterial properties. Betel leaves prevent the growth of cancer cells and their spread in various parts of the body.