Areca Nut

Synonym

Seed of Areca catechu; betel nut

Occurrence/Use

Grows in South and Southeast Asia; chewed with betel leaf for mild stimulant effect; component of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines, may be used to remove intestinal parasites

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Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
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Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
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