Ø For many years it has been used in our culture & extensively used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties.

Ø It is used both for edible & cosmetic purpose.

Ø There is research in animals proving its beneficial effects with regards to its medicinal qualities.

Ø Research on humans is limited.

Ø Betel leaf has been found to stimulate digestive enzymes thus promoting digestion.

Ø It is found to have mild smooth muscle relaxant effect thus helping ease stomach ache due to digestive issues.

Ø It has mild anti-inflammatory effect.

Ø It has mild oral antibiotic effect .

Ø It helps with oral cavity problems : heals gum swelling,tooth ache etc.

Ø Acts as mouth freshner.

Ø Believed to heal stomach ulcer.

Ø In animal research it is found to be effective in controlling diabetes.

Ø In general it is found to have healthy benefits, though there is limited research on humans regarding the same.

Ø But areca nuts has been found be harmful causing addiction & oral cancer etc.

Ø Thus eating betel leaf alone is recommended to make use of its helath benefits.