Pandanus leaves fun facts

This tropical plant is known for its ultimate fragrance. The unique scent and sweet note of Pandan is often used in Southeast Asian desserts and cuisines, just like the Westerns use vanilla beans. Pandanus leaf has a long and slender shape with dark green hue.

Pandanus leaves can also be used for chicken wrapping – delivering aromatic note to the dishes. Moreover, it also adds a visual appeal to the foods. While it contributes to the aroma, pandan paste is a perfect food coloring to obtain bright green eye-catching cakes.

Pandanus leaves for cooking

A strong flavor of pandan leaves gives the steamed rice an ultimately delicious flavor. The most popular ingredients to pair with pandan include coconut milk, lemongrass and ginger.

Pandanus leaves for drink

Pandan is often infused in tea and other herbs to add a rich aroma. Interestingly, lounge and bars have adopted pandan to be infused in their cocktails – making an exotic tropical drink like no other.

Benefits of pandanus leaves

1. Insect repellants

Brew a few leaves with water and let it cool for a while. Prepare spray bottle and add a little bit of salt before pouring the pandan water. This traditional method is also a good way to preserve environment by spraying less chemical to the air.

2. Mild laxatives

Drinking panda tea helps to detox liver naturally. It contains a mild laxatives that promotes digestion health. Moreover, it can aid liver to detoxify unhealthy compounds.

3. Relieves pain

From spasm to arthritis, from rheumatism to chest pain – incorporating pandan leaves in your diet regularly can reduce the pains from infections. It is also believed to relieve headache especially when combined with green tea. Pandan´s cooling effect can also alleviate fever symptoms.

4. Lowers high blood pressure

Since pandan can alleviate dizziness, it can lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or other heart-related diseases. The antioxidant and antidiabetic compounds in this natural extract suggest that it may also help regulate blood sugar levels.

5. Beautifies skin

Pandan is your natural skin bestfriend. It is often used as an ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoo and a perfect protection for skin from sunburnt.

6. Destresses your mind and provides calmness

To create an anti-anxiety drink with pandan, slice thinly a couple of leaves and brew until the water turns greenish and the aroma rises out. Strain and let it cool. The aromatic pandan helps you feel better and relaxed.

Balitaza Pure Pandanus Leaf

Unwind your day with the cooling effect of pandanus tea. Made from Indonesia special fresh Pandan leaves – the brew delivers delicate and savory aromatic scent. Made from fresh slices of pandan leaves, our herbal tea uses minimal process to dry the pandans with no chemicals or additives added.