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Areca Nut isn’t a harmless sweet ‘supari’. Govt must regulate it like tobacco
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 ...
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Betel leaves – a natural remedy
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 ...
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Pemathang plans to replace plastic use with areca nut products
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 Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures areca growers of allaying fears over the nut’s health hazards
Union Minister assures arecanut growers of government efforts to address health concerns, including cancer, through research and support.
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Pemathang gewog opts to replace plastics with areca nut products
Coinciding with 110th National day celebration on December 17, Pemathang gewog of Samdrupcholing, Samdrupjongkhar inaugurated machines to produce cups and plates from areca nut leaf sheaths. The ...