Betel Nuts - Areca catechu
Betel Nuts are chewed throughout Asia, India
and the Pacific.
Betel Nuts come from an evergreen tree which
grows to a height of 30 meters (90+ Feet) with a spread
of 5 meters (15+ Feet).
Betel Nuts are used medicinally in the treatment
of intestinal worms.
A common use of Betel Nuts is in ritualistic
chewing. The chewing of Betel Nuts causes mild stimulation
and a feeling of well-being. Betel Nuts popular use
throughout Asia, India and the Pacific makes it one
of the most popular stimulants in the world.
The Betel nuts are chewed slowly over several
hours and are commonly combined with tobacco. The nicotine
in the tobacco has a synergistic effect with the arecoline
(active stimulant in the Betel nut), which explains
the popularity in combining the two.
Buy Betel Nuts Here - We offer Roasted Betel Nut slices (most popular), Split and Dried Betel Nuts and Whole Betel Nuts.
