Good Healthy food

1. Nagavalli
dala
Betel Leaf

2. BETEL LEAVES: Our nature is such
a huge treasure that there is
solution for every problem that
human being face. Man
consider himself so smart that
he tend to forget that there is a
powerful force that exists in the
universe. And that is nature.

3. Nature has the ability to heal all the
ills. But we have neglected the cure
that is available around us & search
in the cabins of doctors. We just need
to open our eyes wide and see what
the nature is offering and how we can
utilize it and get benefited from it.
“Nature does not hurry, yet
everything is accomplished.”-LAO TZU

4. One such miracle beetle leaf.
Blessed as evergreen and perennial
plant the leaves of betel are the most
beneficial in herbal medicine. Given
binomial nomenclature as Piper
Beetle is also known as betel plant is
a member of Piperaceae family. They
are the actual citizens of South East
Asia reside in India & Sri Lanka.

5. Living on an aromatic creeper betel
leaf owns many vernacular names as it
is widely used in many multilingual
states. And it is used by every regional
language.
Possessing a sharp burning taste it
contains a phenol which is known as
chavicol. Chavicol acts as antiseptic
that is highly beneficial on wounds.

6. Betel leaves benefits: There
are wide uses of this heart
shaped glossy leaves in
medicinal history. Named as
‘Nagavalli’ by traditional
Ayurveda it is recommended
best for potpourri of ailments.

7. Scanty urination: Being diuretic
in nature it is considered as
best solution for scanty
urination. Betel leaf juice can
be mixed with dilute milk and
some sugar for taste helps in
easing urination.

8. Headaches: It is the best
remedy whenever you feel that
your brain is bombarded. Just
chewing the leaves can cure
the intolerable headaches. Even
applying betel leaves juice on
forehead will also lower down
the pain.

9. Indigestion: It is recommended
from the ancient times for
digestive system. It is believed
to be the best solution for
indigestion. Just chewing the
betel leaf after a heavy dine will
make you feel relieved.

10. Weakness of Nerve: Whenever you feel
highly exhausted & tired, nervous
exhaustion. Betel leaf is the best
solution for nerve pain. You can blend
the juice of betel leaves with a
teaspoonful of honey, if consumed
twice a day it is one of the amazing
tonics. You can even mix juice of betel
leaves with rose petals marmalade; it
is also proved as a good tonic.

11. Respiratory Disorders: Children
usually develop respiratory
problems in their childhood itself.
Betel leaves cared the pulmonary
system of the body. It helps in great
ways to the respiratory system.
Cough: Get some leaves soaked in
warm mustard oil and apply to the
chest. Within few minutes it will
relieve cough and ease your breathing.

12. Taamboola charvanam is an ancient
norm in Ayurveda for married with
Elaachi, Jaipahal, Jautri, Saffron,
Lavanag, Dalchini, edible camphor
(pacha kapoor) as part of vaajikarana
to improve libido for grihastha but it is
a taboo for Brahmachari. As it causes
kaamoddepana.

13. Calcium deficiency is a very common
health problem in all age groups,
either sex. Allopathy Calcium supple-
ments causes oxalate formation and
stone problems. Especially in egg
eaters. Betel leaf daily 2 for 90 days
corrects calcium deficiency very
effectively.

14. People with skin allergies, itching
can mix 5 ml Betel leaf juice in 30
ml warm coconut oil. Massage well
on the portions for 5 min and wait
for 15 min and take bath with hot
water putting neem leaves in the
night and use in the morning using
aromatic herbal bath powder.
Results can be seen in 2-3 days.

15. Pimples & pigmentation: Mix 5 ml
Betel leaf juice, 5 gm Jaiphal
Gandha and 5 ml rose water and
apply on pimples, pimple marks,
pigmentation, sun tan massage for
2-3 min wash with warm water after
30 min daily once for 40 days. Gives
excellent results.

16. Constipation: Many times kids are unable to
excrete properly which leads to constipation
problem. And kids being very stubborn for
medicines it is very difficult to feed them
with medicines. But if there are home
remedies especially prepared by mothers
they will gulp it down.
A medication can be prepared with the stalk
of betel leaf. Just dip the stalk of betel leaf in
castor oil and induce it in the rectum. This
medication will relieve the child from

17. Inflammation: It is very beneficial when
applied on the inflammation like arthritis.
It is a very popular treatment for arthritis
and joint pain in Malaysia.
Wounds and Injuries: This remedy is used
form the traditional times to heal the
wounds and injuries. Extract out the juice
of betel leaf and apply it on the wound and
wrap it with a betel leaf. Then get it
bandaged. Even tying turmeric with betel
leaf will heal the wound tremendously.

18. Boils: Amazing on the boils. Gently warm up the
leaf till it is soft then layer it with a coat of
castor oil. Spread it on inflammation part. After
few hours change this leaf with another. The
boil will burst & drained. It is not possible to
carry out this application in day time so it is
better to make it in night and remove it in the
morning. It is just not used as a medicinal
purpose but in Asian counties they are relished
as good mouth fresheners. Traditional fest and
wedding are the occasion where they served
very delightedly.

19. Even there is common practice to
eat this leaf stuffed with some
spices and sliced betel nuts. This is
available on the every nook and
corner of the street. But eating too
much of this ‘paan’ can be harmful
to the human organs. And also avoid
tobacco in this kind of paan

20. For More info
K S N Murthy
Wellness Coach
98480 13958
healthxlnc@gmail.com
Sreyas Family Ayurvedic
Counseling Center