Paan Benefits for Health
The tradition of eating paan (Betel Leaf) has been prevalent in India for centuries. Paan is often served after meals as a welcome gesture. Any function in India, be it a wedding or a birthday party, is incomplete without paan. People often consume it after meals as a mouth freshener. However, paan leaves hold special significance in Ayurveda, possessing numerous medicinal properties that are highly beneficial. Consuming paan without tobacco or betel nut is considered a medicinal herb. Magahi and Banarasi paan are particularly popular in India, and are highly sought after. Eating it after meals transforms the taste buds and helps relieve stress.
Let’s explore its benefits-
Relieves stress
Eating paan significantly reduces your stress because betel leaves contain anti-hyperuricemia properties that regulate uric acid levels in the body and reduce oxidative stress. Betel leaves activate our central nervous system, giving us an instant feeling of relaxation.
Good for the digestive system
Eating betel is also good for our digestive system. Its leaves have carminative properties that aid in the digestion of food. It increases the production of saliva in our mouth, and when we chew betel leaves, the juice released activates the metabolism in our stomach. This improves our digestive system and provides relief from constipation and acidity.
Oral Health
Betel leaves are also very beneficial for oral health. It has antibacterial properties which kill bacteria and it reduces gum swelling and also provides relief from toothache. It does not allow the cavity causing germs to grow in the teeth and removes tooth decay and it also reduces gum swelling. It eliminates the problem of gum swelling and bleeding.
Beneficial for cold and cough
Betel leaves are also used for cold and cough, you can apply some mustard oil on betel leaves, heat it slightly and place it on the chest, it relieves chest pain and stiffness and you can also consume it with honey, it relieves sore throat. Beneficial for diabetes – Betel leaves are also very beneficial for diabetes, it has anti-hyperglycemic properties which control the blood sugar level, thereby controlling diabetes. Reducing stomach worms – People who have stomach worm problem should consume betel leaf on an empty stomach in the morning, it kills stomach worms and provides relief from the pain caused by it.
Precautions while eating Paan
You get the true benefits of eating Paan only when you eat it in the right way, otherwise it can be harmful for you. You should not eat Paan by mixing tobacco, catechu and lime in it, it can also give rise to diseases like cancer and the use of betel nut in Paan should also be kept to a minimum. Only plain Paan is better for your health, if you eat it by mixing fennel, cardamom and Gulkand in it, it is good for your health. It is like a natural medicine, consuming it in limited quantity can be beneficial for you.
