Areca leaves belong to the Piperaceae family. It is a heart-shaped, deep green leaf. Arecanut leaves have been used in India for prayers and rituals since morning. Arecanuts, also known as leaves, are used not only for religious purposes but also as a refreshing meal. Ayurveda states the medicinal properties of the sacred areca nut.Also read – Summer Skincare: Struggling with Sweaty Acne? 5 Ayurvedic tips to avoid it
Taking it to Instagram, Dr. Diksha Bhavsara shared the numerous benefits of areca nut. An excerpt from the caption reads, “Arecanut leaves have been a favorite of Indians for decades, from their use in prayers and religious ceremonies to their eating as ‘paan’. Many therapeutic and healing health benefits of areca are mentioned in Ayurveda. ” Also read – Ayurveda Tips: 5 Ways to Control Menstrual Pain and Stretching
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Dr. Diksha said that arecanut leaves are widely used in the treatment of cough, asthma, headache, rhinitis, joint pain, anorexia, etc. It relieves pain, inflammation and swelling. “The leaves are rich in vitamins like C, thymine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene and are an excellent source of calcium. Since areca is a fragrant vine, you can easily grow it as an ornamental plant in your home and get maximum health benefits from it, ”said Dr. Diksa writes.
