Vethalai plant (Betel Leaf Plant) வெற்றிலை கொடி

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Common Names

• Tamil: வெத்திலை (Veththalai)
• English: Betel leaf / Vethalai / Vetthilai
• Hindi: पान (Paan)
• Malayalam: വീര്യല (Veeriyala) / Vettila
• Telugu: తామలపాకు (Tāmalapāku)
• Kannada: ವೀಳ್ಯದ(ele) ಎಲೆ (Vīḷyade ele) 
• Scientific Name: Piper betle
• Family: Piperaceae

• 🌿 Appearance

  • Leaves: Heart-shaped, glossy, green leaves with a spicy aroma.

  • Stem: Slender and green, becoming woody with age.

  • Growth: It grows as a climber and needs support (like trellises or poles).

  • Size: Can grow up to 1–1.5 meters or more with support.

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  🌱 Cultivation Needs

  • Climate: Warm, humid tropical climates.

  • Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter.

  • Light: Partial shade (not direct harsh sunlight).

  • Watering: Requires consistent moisture but not waterlogging.

  • Propagation: Usually by stem cuttings (not seeds).

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  🌼 Uses of Vethalai

  1. Cultural & Religious

  • Widely used in Hindu rituals and traditional ceremonies (especially in South India and Sri Lanka).

  • Offered in temples and during pujas.

  2. Medicinal (Ayurveda & Siddha)

  • Acts as a digestive aid.

  • Used to treat cough, cold, indigestion, and bad breath.

  • Known to have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

  3. Culinary

  • Chewed with areca nut and slaked lime as “paan” in India and other Asian countries.

  • Used in traditional dishes and herbal remedies.
    
    
    

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