Betel Plant

Betel leaf is traditionally served after Indian meals because it is believed to help digest food and act as a mouth freshener. The leaves can be wrapped around spices like cardamom, anise or grated coconut. Indians traditionally seal the wrapped betel leaf with a clove.

Betel leaf is a rare herb except in Asia, though it has many medicinal benefits. The leaves are especially helpful for clearing the bronchial passages, cough, and cold.