Areca Nut

Areca Nut – Traditional Herb for Energy & Oral Care

SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Areca Catechu

COMMON NAME: Betel Nut, Paan, Paan Gutkha, Pinlang, Pinang, and Supari.

NAME IN URDU: چھالیا  ,چکنی سپاری

DESCRIPTION:

Areca Nut that is also called betel nut is the germ of areca palm. It is mostly grown in Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, south China, the East Indies, the Philippines, and areas of Africa. This herb is used in fresh, boiled, crushed, baked or in roasted form. Areca contains tannin and Gallic Acid, Terpineol, Lignin, numerous Saline substances. It also includes three main Alkaloids Arecoline, Arecaidine and Guvacine that all are full of Vasoconstricting properties.

There are many pros of using Areca nut also there are some cons of using it as well. It is recommended to use it in minimum quantity for safe side.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

·         It is use for the treatment of mouth cancer
·         Helps is stroke recovery
·         It prevents cavity issues
·         It also uses to relief dry mouth
·         It also used for Schizophrenia
·         It contains a lot of energy