These practices involve the chewing of areca nut, often combined with betel leaves and other ingredients, and are associated with various health risks, particularly oral cancer and metabolic syndrome.

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 ...

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 ...

Some additives and ingredients, like areca nut (supari), used in paan can be harmful whether you're pregnant or not. This ...

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.

Filled with mango pump or mango flavored gulkand with other usual ingredients. Everyone’s favorite meetha paan, its ...

India is the largest producer of areca in the world, and over 60 lakh farmers are engaged in its cultivation,” he said. Regarding the yellow-leaf disease and leaf spot disease affecting the ...