7 Groups Of People Who Are Not Advised To Consume Sirih Leaves, Let's Check The List!

Illustration of betel leaf (Pixabay/Huydkc)

YOGYAKARTA The betel leaves (Piper betle leaf) include herbal ingredients that have many health benefits, such as removing the smell of the mouth, reducing itching, treating coughs, to anti-bacterial and antimicrobial agents. Even so, not everyone can reap the benefits of betel leaves. There are several groups of people who are not recommended to consume betel leaves. Who are they? Find out the answer in the following article.

Compiled from various sources, here are several groups of people who should not eat betel leaf:

Quoted from Science Direct, chewing betel leaf is one of the causes of stomach obesity. For this reason, someone who is overweight needs to avoid betel consumption so that his condition does not get worse.

Not only that, studies conducted on humans and mice found that betel use was associated with stomach obesity and metabolic syndrome.

The excessive intake of betel leaf along with tobacco and betel nut increases the risk of thickening the upper digestive tract.

If this condition is ignored and continues, it can cause health problems in the digestive system.

Therefore, people who often experience digestive disorders, such as dyspepsia or maag, constipation, and GERD, need to avoid consuming betel leaf.

For people with digestive disorders, betel leaf consumption is only allowed as long as the benefits received are greater than the side effects that appear. Even so, certain health disorders should consult a doctor or health worker in order to get certainty whether they may consume betel leaf.

Adapting Health Shots, someone who is prone to allergen avoids consuming betel leaf.

People who have never consumed this herbal ingredient should do a patch test. The method is quite easy, apply the substances from the betel leaf and attach it to the skin. then observe the skin's reaction that appears.

The above has been mentioned that betel leaf can be used to remove the smell of the mouth. However, people who have problems with the health of their teeth and mouth should avoid consuming betel leaf.

For example, people who have sensitive gums and sariawan are advised not to eat betel leaf, because this herbal ingredient can worsen their symptoms.

In addition, consumption of betel leaf with betel fruit also increases the risk of sariawan.

Quoted from India Parenting, pregnant women are also a group of people who are not recommended to eat betel leaf. This is because the iscoline compound contained in betel can increase the risk of premature birth babies, low baby weight, and miscarriage.

Betel leaves are traditionally drilled to get nutrients in them. However, there is no scientific evidence that betel leaves are beneficial for health.

Cancer sufferers, survivors, or people who are susceptible to cancer are advised to avoid consuming betel leaf, especially along with betel nut and tobacco.

In a study, it was stated that the self-defense consumed is excessive or combined with betel nut and tobacco can increase the risk of oral cancer. This can cause irritation and damage the layer of mucus membranes in the mouth. Cancer cells then spread to various organs of the body such as the mouth, throat, rung, and esophagus.

Adapting the Times of India page, someone who is taking any medicine, is prohibited from consuming betel leaf. Because, it can cause various health problems such as headaches and stomach aches.

That's information about groups of people who are not recommended to eat betel leaf. Get other selected news updates only on VOI.ID.