PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BOTANICAL NAME: PIPER BETLE
FAMILY NAME: PIPERACEAE
The betel leaf is an extremely common leaf. It is in the shape of a heart and is dark green in color. It comes from the Piperaceae family of plants and is used as a popular mouth freshener in India. Betel leaf is also called Paan.
Nutritional Value of Betel Leaf
Betel leaf is loaded with nutrients and is very good for you. It contains decent amounts of essential nutrients. In 100 grams of betel leaf, there is 1.3 micrograms of iodine, 1.1-4.6 micrograms of potassium, 1.9-2.9 micrograms of vitamin A, 13-0 micrograms of vitamin B-1, 1.9-30 micrograms of vitamin B-2, and 0.63-0.89 micrograms of nicotinic acid. These nutrients are good for your heath.
Health Benefits of Betel Leaf
- It is good for diabetes
- It lowers your cholesterol
- It is an anti-cancer agent
- It helps heal wounds
- It helps with asthma
- It helps with depression
- It improves oral health
- It protects your gastric system