In its most basic form, betel nut is a seed of the Areca catechu, a type of palm tree ... (1) Read: 10 Warning Signs of Lung Cancer Many people chew betel nuts for the energy boost and feelings ...
A significant finding from Nitte University’s researchers has brought relief to arecanut farmers: arecanut itself is not carcinogenic. Instead, it appears to neutralize cancer cells, according to ...
Another illness is sub-mucous fibrosis (SMF) brought on by Areca nut, a substance mixed with the tobacco. SMF produces a hardening of the mouth lining which can develop into oral cancer.