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What is a betel nut?
The betel nut is also known as the acreca nut. This seed grows on the areca palm tree. The betel nut is edible and often consumed and chewed wrapped in a betel leaf.
What is betel nuts?
A betel nut is the seed of an areca palm and is often consumed and chewed in a betel leaf.
Is betel nut illegal?
In the United States, Betel nut is in fact illegal. However, in Asia, it is not. It is commonly used a medicine there.
What is a betel leaf?
Betel leaf is a type of heart-shaped leaf commonly chewed in South and Southeast Asia, often with areca nut and slaked lime. It is used for its stimulant and medicinal properties, as well as in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
What is a tropical nut that begins with b and has a t?
Betel nut
What is an areca nut?
An areca nut is a seed of an areca palm, chewed as a mild stimulant, also known as a betel nut.
What has the author Robert James Theodoratus written?
Robert James Theodoratus has written: 'Betel chewing' -- subject(s): Betel nut, Stimulants
What are the bad effects of arecanut?
Not a lot of really scientific research has been done on Betel Nut usage, which surprises me as it's so popular in the far east. What we do know is: * It trashes the teeth and gums. * There is a strong possibility that it's pretty carcinogenic. 50% of the cancers in countries where Betel Nut chewing is popular (India, Vietnam, etc.) are cancers of the mouth. * Its stimulant effect may induce cardiac problems. * There are addiction problems associated with Betel Nut usage (which may or may not be a major health problem).
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Betel Nut?
The scientific name of the Betel Nut is Areca catechu. It belongs to the family Arecaceae and is commonly known for its stimulant properties when chewed.
Does the armed forces test for betel nut during drug tests?
Department of Defense labs test every urine sample for marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines. Additionally, testing for LSD, opiates, barbiturates and PCP are done on a random, rotating schedule. Betel nut is classified as a mild stimulant, like tobacco or coffee. You are probably in the clear, since DoD drug tests look for more Illicit substances and betel nut is not illegal. You should be aware, though, that like tobacco, betel nut is a known carcinogen.
What is 'Taiwanese chewing gum'?
Betel nuts, or bin lang, are popularly referred to in Taiwan as 'Taiwanese chewing gum.' These seeds of the betel palm (areca-catechu) are famous for the stimulating psychological effect (and disturbing visual effect) they produce in chewers. In Taiwan betel nuts are traditionally purchased at a roadside kiosk from a http://www.answers.com/topic/betel-nut-beauty
Which Asian climbing plant is chewed as a digestive stimulant?
Betel vine (Piper betle) is a climbing plant commonly chewed in Asia for its stimulant effects on digestion. The leaves of the betel vine are wrapped around areca nut and other ingredients to form what is known as a betel quid, which is then chewed.
