Benefits of red betel leaf and green betel leaf for health

Betel leaf is a herbal leaf that has many benefits that we humans can use. The benefits of the leaves, which are most famous for their feminine cleansing properties, also have many variants that contain their respective benefits. 

Betel leaf is classified as a plant that contains a lot of water. About 85-90% of betel leaf consists of water. That's why betel leaf is also low in calories and low in fat. Per 100 grams of betel leaf contains only 44 calories and 0.4-1% fat. 

Benefits of red betel leaf 

Besides being used as an ornamental plant, the benefits of red betel leaf are also believed to have properties that can treat various types of diseases. The properties of plants that are widely used as traditional medicines are due to the active compounds contained in red betel such as: 

• Flavonoids 
• Alkaloids 
• Polyphenolates 
• Tannins 
• Essential oil 

Here are some of the health benefits of red betel leaf:

1. Stop nosebleeds 
2. Treatment of gastric ulcers 
3. Treatment of minor burns 
4. Medicine for bleeding gums 
5. Medication for itching due to allergies and insect bites 
6. High blood pressure medication 
7. Diabetes care 
8. Gout drug 
9. Prostate inflammatory drugs 
10. Bronchitis medication 

Benefits of green betel leaf 

Even though it doesn't contain flavonoids such as red betel, the benefits of green betel leaf cannot be underestimated. 

Here are some health benefits of green betel leaf:

1. Heal wounds 
2. Treating pain 
3. Treating sore throat 
4. Overcoming burns 
5. Treating erectile dysfunction in men 
6. Lose weight 
7. Fight cancer 
8. Overcoming itching 
9. Prevent body odor

Nama: Reisya Rizkia Filza

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