According to traditional medicine, betel leaves have a strong pungent taste and a warm nature. They have the ability to warm the stomach and alleviate back pain, leg pain, and treat common ailments such as colds, nausea, bloating, and indigestion.
Betel leaves can be used fresh or dried. If eaten fresh, it is recommended to consume only 50-100g of leaves per day.
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There are highly effective methods for treating various conditions using betel leaves:
Betel leaves for relieving pain and joint stiffness in cold weather
– Take 5-10g of dried betel leaves or 15-30g of fresh leaves, brew them in 2 bowls of water until only half a bowl remains. Drink the tea while it’s still warm.
– It is recommended to consume the tea after dinner, for a duration of 10 days.
Betel leaves for treating swollen knee
– Grind 20g of betel leaves and mugwort leaves, add a little vinegar, and heat the mixture.
– This mixture can be applied or rubbed on the swollen knee. Each treatment should last for 10 days.
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Betel leaves for treating rheumatism
– Boil 30g of fresh betel leaves in 1 liter of water for 3 minutes.
– Add a pinch of salt and let the water cool down gradually.
– Soak your feet regularly in this water before going to bed to treat rheumatism.
Betel leaves for relieving stomach pain caused by coldness
– Take 20g of fresh betel leaves, wash them thoroughly, and boil them with 300ml of water until only 100ml of liquid remains.
– Drink the solution within 2 days, preferably before dinner while it’s still warm.