The 2-Rupee Leaf: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health

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News18•22-01-2026, 20:31
The 2-Rupee Leaf: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health
- •Paan (betel leaf) has been traditionally consumed for health benefits, not just taste, aiding digestion and oral hygiene.
- •Ayurvedacharya Dr. Baleshwar Sharma from Samastipur highlights paan's medicinal properties, clarifying it's not an intoxicant.
- •Paan cleans the mouth, eliminates bad breath by destroying harmful bacteria, and improves digestion.
- •It balances Kapha and Pitta, purifies blood, and strengthens the body's 'Agni' (digestive fire) according to Ayurveda.
- •Regular, pure consumption of paan boosts immunity and provides relief from coughs, colds, and even helps with children's diarrhea.
Why It Matters: Paan, when consumed purely, offers significant Ayurvedic health benefits for digestion, oral hygiene, and immunity.
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