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Betel leaf is a common Indian leaf that's used to make a dish called "pan". This heart-shaped leaf is mostly consumed in India, so you may not have heard of it if you live in the Western world.
Typically, betel leaf is chewed after a meal to freshen the breath. But its health benefits don't stop there. Some people spit out the betel leaf after freshening their breath, but it's best to swallow it - that way, you can enjoy its wide-ranging healthful properties.
In this guide, we'll be sharing the numerous betel leaf uses and at the end of the video we will show you where to get other amazing plant based remedies.
1. Mouth & breath freshener
The oil from the betel nut or leaf helps to prevent tooth decay and keep the gums healthy in the mouth, ensuring overall dental health. The oil produced from chewing betel leaves is well-known for its ability to keep breath smelling fresh, which is why it's often chewed after eating a pungent meal. Betel leaf extract has even shown promise in preventing oral bleeding in the mouth, reducing oral cancer risk, and maintaining overall dental hygiene - so it's more than just a breath freshener.
2. Fights against ear pain
We all know how horrendous an ear infection can be - it's only when you're suffering from the pain that you realize how debilitating it is. Luckily, one of the major benefits of betel leaf is its ability to treat ear infections and reduce earache. For this remedy, you'll need to mix a couple of drops of betel leaf oil with coconut oil, then carefully drip the mixture into your ear. This should clear out the ear and get rid of any pain associated with blockages - but keep in mind that if you have a serious ear infection, you'll need to seek medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a doctor.
3. Acts as an antiseptic
It makes sense that if betel leaves can reduce the inflammation and pain associated with earache, it's also a good antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. You'd be surprised at just how many natural ingredients have antiseptic properties - and betel leaf is one of them. Betel leaves contain an oil which has been proven in medicinal studies to be effective in treating patients with arthritis. However, more related research is needed for us to understand the effect of betel as an antiseptic.
4. Works as a deodorant
The deodorizing benefits of betel leaf are related to its astringent (drying) properties. It can cause the skin cells to contract, reducing the release of perspiration and preventing the release of the well-known unpleasant sweat odor. Betel leaf also contains mild antibacterial agents, so it can target the bacteria responsible for sweating and even prevent infections, thus reducing perspiration. It's thought that drinking betel leaves soaked in boiled water should help to reduce your body's sweat production, but it may not have strong enough benefits to eliminate the need for deodorant entirely, unfortunately.
5. Prevents & Treats Nosebleeds
If you're that person who always gets a nosebleed when the air gets hot and humid, this is one of the most important betel leaves for you. Because of their anti-inflammatory properties, betel leaves are said to be particularly useful in treating nosebleeds. A betel leaf remedy commonly used in India involves lying the nosebleed sufferer on their back, rolling up a betel leaf and inserting it into the bleeding nose. Apparently, the properties of this leaf will stop the bleeding, promoting clotting and preventing continued blood flow. There isn't much science to support this, but it's a widely-used remedy, so it's certainly worth a go.
6. Supports Wound Healing
The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic benefits of betel leaves aren't limited to their ability to treat nosebleeds. Betel leaves are used extensively in India to promote fast wound healing. To speed up the healing of a cut, infection or graze with betel leaves, just squeeze the juice out of a handful of leaves and use a clean cloth to apply it to the injury. Cover the injury with a bandage. The betel leaf juice should get to work, promoting blood clotting and faster healing.
7. Diuretic
One of the most helpful health benefits of betel leaves is their ability to act as a diuretic, which is especially important for people with kidney conditions. Betel leaves are said to prevent water retention, too, which can be useful if you often experience an excess of fluids in your body. According to Indian natural medicine, you should drink milk mixed with crushed fresh betel leaves to enjoy this particular health benefit of the leaves.

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