Betel leaves, bundle of 100 dried leaves (approx. 40 g), Sri Lanka

Areca catechu (Areca catechu) or betel palm, or betel nut, is a slender, 15-meter-tall palm tree from the areca family. Areca is a tree that may be native to Malaysia, but it also commonly grows on tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean, Asia and even East Africa. Areca is cultivated intentionally for its fruit across East Asia. Betel fruits are used for their mild hallucinogenic effects, the powder from these fruits is available here.

Dried betel leaves have many health benefits. In the Indian system of Ayurveda, it is among the highly valued and often used plants, watch these videos (in English):

Betel leaves can produce effects that can be described as:

• stimulant, refresher for mind and body – you will get new energy
• breath freshener – the leaves contain essential oils that smell pleasant
• antiseptic and antibacterial effects
• a good helper for better digestion – chewing the leaves helps release digestive enzymes and improves the quality of the microbiome
• they help heal oral problems such as canker sores, gum infections and toothaches
• balance of “dosha” energies – in the system of Ayurvedic medicine, three basic energies are distinguished, the so-called “doshas”, they are referred to as vata, pitta and kapha. Betel leaves balance these three types of energy appropriately
• mood modulator and antidepressant effect

Packaging

Bundle of 100 dried leaves from the Areca catechu plant (Areca), completely without any additives,

weight: approx. 40 grams

Country of origin: Sri Lanka

Traditional use of betel leaves

The leaves of the betel palm are chewed just like that in Asia, then just a small piece (about 1/4 to half) of one leaf is enough and very soon you can feel the pleasant energy spreading throughout the body. You can of course chew a larger amount to increase the effect, the body will tell itself very well when enough is enough. Frequent chewing of large amounts of betel leaves can cause ulcers to form in the mouth, so it is recommended to add a small amount of raw cane sugar or fennel seeds to neutralize and activate the alkaloids contained in betel leaves.

It is also possible to brew it as a tea, pour one to three leaves per cup of hot water and let it steep for about 15 minutes. This tea will help to energize a tired body and mind very quickly.

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