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Shleepad/Filaria
the paste of three paan leaves is taken with one gram rock salt with warm water, thrice daily.
Naagvalli (Paan)
Evergreen, perennial, climber vine;stems 3mm in diameter, woody, dichotomous, articulate, swollen, rooted at nodes;4-2.5cm-long internodes;Leaves simple, spiral, and exstipulate;petiole 5mm long, channelled, and pubescen
Medicinal Plant
Naagvalli (Paan)
Evergreen, perennial, climber vine;stems 3mm in diameter, woody, dichotomous, articulate, swollen, rooted at nodes;4-2.5cm-long internodes;Leaves simple, spiral, and exstipulate;petiole 5mm long, channelled, and pubescen
Evergreen, perennial, climber vine;stems 3mm in diameter, woody, dichotomous, articulate, swollen, rooted at nodes;4-2.5cm-long internodes;Leaves simple, spiral, and exstipulate;petiole 5mm long, channelled, and pubescent, blade 10cm x 6cm — 9.5cm x 5cm, ovate to ovate—oblong, and light green below;blade base cordate, apex acuminate;leaf secondary nerves in three pairs;inflorescence axillary spike 5.5cm long;fruits drupaceous, orange, and 3mm in diameter.
Scientific Name
Piper betel
Family
Piperaceae
Common Name
Paan
Botanical Description
About the Naagvalli Plant
Propagation is by root division or cuttings, preferably taken in spring or summer
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Vipak (Metabolism) : Katu Prabhav (Impact) : Hridya
Guna (Quality)
Guna (Quality)
Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan
Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan
Rasa (Taste)
Rasa (Taste)
Tikta
Tikta
Virya (Potency)
Virya (Potency)
Ushan
Ushan
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan | Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan |
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta | Rasa (Taste) | Tikta |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushan | Virya (Potency) | Ushan |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
It includes vitamins B, C, and A as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, potassium, and vitamin D . Additionally, it contains a few stable oils and aromatic chemicals like phenol and terpene. Eugenol, chavibetol a-pinene, f pinene, 1, 8 cineole, and hydroxychavicol are also present.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Naagvalli
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Stomach disorder
the leaves juice is taken orally.
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Throat irritation/swelling
The oral intake of leaves decreases cough and reduces swelling of throat.
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Dry cough
paan leaf juice is taken with honey.
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Impaired digestion, gas, bad breath: Chewing of Pan leaf is beneficial.
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Wound healing
The leaves are applied externally to heal ulcers, boils, bruises, ulcerations of the nose.
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Eye injury/infection, night blindness: the leaves juice along with honey is applied as Anjan or used as eye drop.
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Headache
As the paan leaves are cooling and analgesic in action, therefore they are applied over the temporal regions for headaches.
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Inflamed joints
The leaves are also applied in case of joint and arthritis swelling.
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Respiratory ailments
In respiratory ailments, cold, cough, difficult breathing the leaves are soaked in mustard oil, warmed and applied to the chest.
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Throat irritation, hoarseness of voice: Gargling with pan leaves juice added in
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Is paan safe?
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Paan has a healing effect on the body and it is extensively used in traditional medicine for its potential wound healing properties. Due to its high antioxidant properties, paan leaves can naturally improve skin regeneration and help in healing wound and inflammation.
Contraindications & Caution
It is contraindicated in a person suffering from eye diseases, hemorrhagic condition, phthisis, tuberculosis, poisonous condition, giddiness and dyspnea.