Areca Nut is the seed of the Areca catechu palm tree ... cloves or wrapped in betel leaf (pan). ‘Oral Cancer Prevention of the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention Series Volume 19’, released ...

betel leaves hold a special place. Traditionally, they are combined with additives like kattha (catechu), chuna (slaked lime) and supari (areca nut), which unfortunately make it unhealthy when ...

Samdrupcholing—To reduce the use of plastic mugs, cups, and plates, Pemathang Gewog in Samdrupjongkhar is focusing on reviving the production of eco-friendly alternatives made from areca nut leaves.

Union Minister assures arecanut growers of government efforts to address health concerns, including cancer, through research and support.

astringent extract made from boiled pieces of areca palm wood. The nuts can be bought and eaten in this form. Alternatively, they are sold in ‘paan’ shops wrapped in betel (‘paan’) leaves ...