Betel Leaf Oil

Betel leaf has an important place in auspicious and religious rituals, marriages and other social ceremonies of India. The specific spicy burning taste of this leaf is derived from the presence of volatile oil consisting of phenols and terpenes etc.

The presence and proportion of the various components in the oil vary markedly among the cultivars which makes them differ in aroma and taste.

Betel leaves are useful in treatment of nerve pains, nervous exhaustion and general debility. The juice of a few betel leaves
with a teaspoon of honey acts as a tonic if taken twice a day. The leaf juice is mixed with milk, sweetened and taken for easing urination, soaked in mustard oil, warmed and applied to the chest to relieve cough and difficulty in breathing, applied to treat inflammations, rheumatisms and orchitis.

Bethel is an herb that is very advantageous. Contains an antiseptic in its entirety. The leaves are widely used to treat nosebleeds, eye redness, discharge, then a loud voice, and many others.

The nutrients present in betel leaves include Iron, Aluminium, vitamins like B and C etc.
It exhibits carminative, stimulant, astringent and aromatic properties.
It is good for sweet breath, voice improvement, clearing throat and for removing bad odour of mouth.
It also acts as aphrodisiac.
The leaf has good smell along with sharp taste and this improves taste and appetite.
It lessens thirst and strengthens teeth.