Betel leaves are used as a stimulant, an antiseptic and a breath-freshener Paan. In Ayurvedic medicine, they are used as an aphrodisiac.
Leaves used to make miang kham, a delicious Thai recipe. Somewhat bitter, the taste is perfectly suited for miang kham.

Medicinal Uses: Antiseptic, breath freshener, cures headaches, toothaches and sometimes used as an antibiotic. Also used to treat rheumatism, indigestion & diarrhea

Betel Leaf (Piper betle) Betel Leaf is a shade-loving, subtropical vine in the same plant family as black pepper and kava. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves.