Betel leaf chewing is recommended as part of Dinacharya. As per our ancient texts, betel leaf has the properties like deepana (kindles digestive fire), rochana (appetizing), kaphaghna (pacifies Kapha), and mukhavaishadyakara (one that cleanses the mouth). It is helpful to maintain good oral hygiene, stimulates, and cleanses the taste buds, prevents diseases of the oral cavity and throat, is a post-meal digestive stimulant and has aphrodisiac properties.