Piper betle. It is called as Vettila in Malayalam, Vettrilai in Tamil, Tamalapaku in Telugu, Veelaya in Kannada.a betel leaf helps in reducing digestion problems, cold, and body pains.
Vettrilai or Betel Leaf All Indian functions and celebrations are incomplete without a thambulam and thambulam is incomplete without betel or paan leaves. If you have the chance to visit Hanuman (or Anjaneyar) temple, you will see the paan ka garland or garland made of folded betel leaves. Have you tasted a betel (paan) leaf? Slightly acidic and spicy in taste, a betel leaf helps in reducing digestion problems, cold, and body pains. Botanical name is Piper betle. It is called as Vettila in Malayalam, Vettrilai in Tamil, Tamalapaku in Telugu, Veelaya in Kannada. Easy to grow, betel plant is a quick growing light-green climber with heart-shaped leaves. Betel leaves can be washed and eaten directly. They are rich in Calcium, Potassium, Iodine, and Fibre. They also contain Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin, Carotene, Vitamins A and C. The following links contain more information about the benefits of using Betel: Drink to reduce throat infections Boil 3-4 bet...
