District | HOJAI | BMC Name | UDALI -1 ANCHALIC BMC | Flora Category | Chewing | Type of Flora | Climber |
Local Name of Flora | Paan | Local Language | Dimasa ,Assamese , | Common Name of Flora | Betel Leaf | Scientific Name | Piper betle |
Variata | Forma | Sub Species | Flora Variety | ||||
Part Used | The roots, leaves, and fruits | Uses | Betel nut, lime paste, spices and condiments wrapped inside the edible paan leaf. This is generally taken after meals to cleanse the palate and as mouth freshener. | Other Details | The leaves are used for blood purification, quenching excessive thirst, clearing the throat, improving appetite, taste and as tonic for the liver, heart and brain. |