Tirur Betel Leaf

Tirur Betel Leaf

Malappuram

Tirur Betel or Tirur vettila is one of the mascots of this place. This special betel leaf contains huge content of chlorophyll, protein, and water. It's cultivated across the Tirur, Chembra, Thanur, Morya, Meenadathoor, Vailathoor, Ozhoor, Edarikkode, Kuruva, Pulparamba, Kalpakanchery, Athavanad, Kizhake Mukkola, Thirurangadi, and Vengara. This betel possesses peculiar biochemical characteristics like aroma and flavor. The leaves are nutritive and contain anticarcinogens, showing future opportunities in anticancer drugs. Betel Vine was reported to have immunosuppressive activity and antimicrobial properties. The juice from betel leaves has many medicinal purposes. It is used in "Thambooladi Thailam," which is a medicine for cough.

The cultivation of betel started in the 1880s; in the beginning, it was sold out in local markets. The traders from foreign countries also use these leaves for pan chewing, so demand has increased and a pan bazaar has been established in Tirur. Now Tirur betel leaves are exported primarily to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Karpoora vettila, Thulasi vettila, Perungodi, Amaravila, Arikkodi, and Koottakkodi are the prominent betel varieties cultivated in the Tirur region.


Vendors

Tirur Vettila Ulpadaka Sangam, Chembra, C/o Krishibhavan, Tirur - Chamaravattom Road, Alingal, Malappuram, 676 108