Paan for Digestion? Doctors Weigh In on Betel Leaves' Health Benefits
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News18•22-01-2026, 17:52
Paan for Digestion? Doctors Weigh In on Betel Leaves' Health Benefits
- •Modern lifestyle and poor eating habits lead to common digestive issues like gas, bloating, and constipation.
- •Ayurveda suggests betel leaves (paan) as a traditional remedy for digestive health.
- •Dr. Anju Choudhary states chewing betel leaves stimulates saliva, aiding digestion and regulating bowel movements.
- •Betel leaves help reduce acidity, relieve constipation, stimulate digestive enzymes, and improve appetite.
- •They also offer antibacterial properties, calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and support respiratory health.
Why It Matters: Betel leaves offer traditional digestive and health benefits, but only when consumed with natural ingredients.
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