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Tambula or Paan is prepared by spreading slightly scented, pungent and astringent substances on a couple of betel leaves. These leaves are neatly folded and kept in the mouth and chewed slowly.
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Importance
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- Tambula has a cleansing effect.
- It removes bad odour from the mouth.
- It has a tonic effect on the voice and is therefore useful for public speakers and singers.
- It increases pitta and neutralizes kapha.
- It promotes evacuation of the bowels and expulsion of the gases.
- Tambula cheers up the spirits, when one feels lazy and tired.
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Tambula Sevan Kala (Time for having tambula)
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- After waking up in the morning.
- After bath, lunch and dinner.
- After coitus.
- After vomiting.
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- Excess of Tambula increases pitta in the body,
- Dryness of the mouth,
- Gout and bleeding disorders,
- It also has harmful effects on the eyes, teeth, digestive power,
effects the luster of the skin, hair, and physical strength
of a person.
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Following fragrant substances can be kept in the mouth
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- Cloves
- Cardamom
- Paan (betel leaves)
- Kankol (a herb)
- Camphor
- Nutmeg
- Betelnut
These substances keep the mouth clean and fragrant. They also help in cleaning the mouth thereby masking bad odour and improves the sensation of taste.
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