Regular chewing of betel nut can also cause gum irritation and tooth decay, with teeth becoming permanently stained deep red or even black. (3) An early study published in the American Society for ...

In Papua New Guinea, the popularity of the psychoactive betel nut is on the rise. With mouth cancer rates soaring, the nation is struggling to control its growing addiction. Once reserved for ...

It’s known as “Taiwan's chewing gum”. Betel, a nut as hated as it is loved, occupies a special place in the island's culture. This stimulant is consumed by hundreds of thousands of people ...

“It opens your eyes. It makes you awake. It brings your senses to life,” he says. “Without betel nuts during my office hours, ...

Betel nuts are pictured in Changhua County on July 16. Photo: Chang Tsung-chiu, Taipei Times While Turkey lists betel nut as a narcotic, and Thailand has implemented regulations banning imports of the ...

Betel nuts are eaten after having been processed commercially. Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled ...

Li Qi works for a dolphin show his friend Ren Yu works karaoke on the beach along the coast where they live When a young woman Bai Ling joins the two men a threeway relationship seems possible ...

Betel nut has always been considered as an important part of agricultural economy in Rangpur region for years. Farmers earn some extra income by producing betel nuts while traders make expected ...

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. The musical begins previews October 18 at New World Stages, and is set to open ...

About Betel Nut Popsicle Recipe: A delectable popsicle that comes with a refreshing flavour of paan (betel nut). Mixed with cheese, milk, cream and sugar, it is frozen to perfection and dipped in ...

Discover the benefits of chewing betel leaf (paan) after meals, including improved digestion, fresh breath, and oral health. Learn why this traditional practice is still popular today. Paan leaves ...