ASIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE FOR CURE YOUR EYES CARE
The Betel Leaf: A Treasure Trove of Culture and Medicine ## Introduction :) The betel leaf, scientifically referred to as *Piper betle*, is steeped in history and shrouded by cultural importance throughout various geographical areas, especially in South and Southeast Asia. This evergreen vine, from the Piperaceae family, has been especially recognized for its characteristic heart-shaped leaves that are conventionally chewed for their exhilarating properties and utilized during traditional rites. Aside from the social and cultural dimensions of the betel leaf, it is also known for many health benefits and medicinal advantages it is supposed to have, right from boiled betel-leaf water consumed as a drink. ## Historical Background -_-! Betel leaves have been in use for more than a couple of thousand years. Their origin generally being considered the Indo-Malay region, it gradually dispersed to India, finding a place within the culture and tradition of the people living here. The leaf...