5 leaves used for serving food across India and their benefits

In earlier times, when metal utensils were not invented, people used to eat food out of leaves only. Gradually, people learned to make utensils with different metals like gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, and then steel. In the Ayurveda also, it has been explained in detail about the benefits of eating food on leaves. Since ancient times, people have been eating in Pattal as that is considered good for health as well as economical too! Till now, people eat in these Pattals in marriages or Shradh or on religious occasions. When it comes to serving food, mostly it’s the banana leaves that people use. But, do you know there are more such leaves apart from banana leaves and they are also considered auspicious and healthy for serving food? Read more to find out about these leaves. (Images courtesy: iStock)