Consumption of boiled betel and pepper cures problems like gastrointestinal pain, acidity, digestion and constipation, increases metabolism, helps to flush out toxins in the body and cleanse the whole body. The natural anti-septic properties of betel nut are antiseptic so if you apply betel leaf on wounds such as iron, those wounds will heal quickly. Avoid yellow or rotten beets. Because it can cause diarrhea problem.