Wild Betal Leaf – Lá Lốt

Vegetative Description: Shiny & slightly heart shaped, bright green leaves.Tasting Note: Smoky, slightly bitter & hot-likeCulinary Uses: Leaves are wrapped around small, slender ground beef rolls, then grilled (Bò Lá Lốt). Also eaten with vegetables & other boiled meats.Medicinal Uses: Antiseptic, breath freshener, cures headaches, toothaches and sometimes used as an antibiotic. Also used to treat rheumatism, indigestion & diarrhea