Areca nut, derived from the fruit of the Areca catechu tree, is commonly chewed in many Asian cultures, often in combination with betel leaf, creating a mixture known as betel quid. This practice ...

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 ...