5 Reasons Why You Must Include Betel Leaf (Paan Patta) In Your Daily Lifestyle

There is hardly any Indian or Pakistanee who hasn’t heard this iconic song from the 60s but little did we know that this song was actually trying to give us a future peek into why we all must include paan patta (betel leaf) into our daily use.

From medicinal benefits, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, to a mouth freshener, the benefits of the betel leaves are as power packed as Anurag Kashyap’s Mukkabaaz. Let’s take a look at why we must use betel leaf on a daily basis.

#1. Mouth/breath freshener

Betel leaf oil helps in preventing tooth decay and also keeps our teeth and gums healthy. Not just this, the oil produced from betel leaf also keeps our breath fresh, prevents bad breath, stops oral bleeding and helps in maintaining oral hygiene. Just mix a few drops of betel leaf oil with one cup of warm water and gargle every morning and night. You’ll see the difference right after the first use.

#2. Nosebleed

Betel leaf also helps in preventing or curing sunstroke. Many kids complain of a bleeding nose while playing in the sunlight during summers. You can roll a betel leaf and insert in into the nose of the child, making them lie down. The bleeding will soon stop as betel leaf contains properties which help in clotting and preventing unnecessary blood flow.

#3. No more ear pain

Another major benefit of betel leaf is that it stops earaches. By mixing a few drops of either betel leaf juice or its oil into coconut oil and dropping it into your ear will help eradicate out the pain quickly.

#4. Antiseptic

Just like many of our home ingredients, betel leaf too contains antiseptic properties. The betel leaf oil contains a phenol which is called chavicol, which can be used for treating patients who suffer from arthritis.

#5. Works as a deodorant

Now, this may come as a surprise to many but adding a few drops of betel leaf juice or oil in your bath will give you a fresh feeling throughout the day. It also prevents the body from perspiring too much and thus prevents any kind of sweaty smell. Drinking a concoction of betel leaves soaked in boiled water with few spoons of sugar, not only does it has antiseptic properties but will also help in reducing menstruation smell.