Common betel nuts, Shape : Oval, Round

the areca nut is the seed of the areca palm, which grows in much of the tropical pacific, southeast and south asia, and parts of east africa. it is commonly referred to as betel nut, not to be confused with betel leaves that are often used to wrap it.

however, modern research shows many health risks associated with the practice. regular chewing of the betel nut has been linked to cancer of the mouth and esophagus, oral submucous fibrosis, and tooth decay. the who has classified betel nut as a carcinogen and initiated an action plan to reduce its use