5 health benefits of betel leaves

May improve digestion

Betel leaf has carminative, anti-flatulent, and intestinal properties that promote a healthy and strong gut. It also increases metabolism, making your intestines more active.

Oral health

Betel leaf has anti-microbial compounds that combat harmful bacteria present in your mouth. With this, one can overcome bad breath, cavities, gum problems, plaque, and tooth decay.

May prevent cancer

Betel leaf has phenolic compounds that harbor antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, and anti-proliferative properties that make it totally a cancer-fighting substance.

May relieve joint pains

Betel leaf is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that offer great comfort to aching joints and their counterparts like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

May prevent malaria

Betel leaf was heavily used in Malaysia as a remedy to get rid of malaria during ancient times. It has terpenes, a health-promoting compound abundant with anti-malarial properties.

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