Betel chewing has been claimed to produce a sense of well-being, euphoria, heightened alertness, sweating, salivation, a hot sensation in the body and increased capacity to work. Arecoline, the major alkaloid of Areca nut, has been extensively studied, and several effects of betel chewing are thought to be related to the actions of this parasympathomimetic constituent. However, betel chewing may produce complex reactions and interactions. In the presence of lime, arecoline and guvacoline in Areca nut are hydrolyzed into arecaidine and guvacine, respectively, which are strong inhibitors of GABA uptake. Betel chewing may affect parasympathetic, GABAnergic and sympathetic functions. Betel has a wide range of herbal applications.
This item is sold in units of 100 grams. It comes with free hydrated lime, and when possible, fresh betel leaf.
Chris R. –
Betel Nut is a good stimulant for me. Most people don’t prepare it right and say it doesn’t work, but if prepared right it can give good brain energy and wont give you a crash.