Betel leaves, also known as paan leaves, are the leaves of the betel plant (Piper beetle). They are commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cultures for various purposes, including religious, cultural, and medicinal uses.
The primary use of betel leaf is as a wrapper for the chewing of areca nut or tobacco, where it is mainly used to add flavour. It may also be used in cooking, usually raw, for its peppery taste. The leaves are full of vitamins like vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene and are a great source of calcium. Since betel is an aromatic creeper, you can easily grow it as an ornamental plant in your homes and derive the maximum health benefits from the same.
