Betel leaf is a symbol of Prosperity and Freshness, According to Skanda Purana, the Betel leaf was obtained by the Devtas during the churning of the ocean for the nectar. That is the main reason that betel leaf is used in every household for traditional Customs and Vedic Rituals
Betel plant is an evergreen creeper, with heart-shaped play important role in Indian tradition, customs and rituals, all auspicious Vedic functions or puja require betel leaves. It is believed that Shiva & Parvati themselves had sown the seeds of paan in the Himalayan ranges
It's Believed that Various Hindu Deities reside in a betel leaf are: Indra-Shukra are in the top portion of the leaf Maa Saraswati in the middle part Mahalakshmi in the lower tip Bhagwan Vishnu resides inside the leaf Bhagwan Shiva & Kamdev reside on the outside of the leaf
Betel leave has its own benefits also it's Rich with Various medical benefits too Betel Leaves Contain Many Nutritional Value along with Minerals, Betel Leaves- contain thiamine, niancin, riboflavin, carotene, Fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Iodine
Betel leaves are used in Ayurvedic medicines also as 1. Helps relieve coughing
2. Eliminating bad breath
3. Prevent damage to the teeth
4. Immune Boosting Properties
5. Treat ulcers
6. Relieves itching
7. Red eyes due to irritation
8. Having Anti-Cancer properties Many more...