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Concept information

Término preferido

betel

Tipo

  • Product

Definición

  • Information A masticatory (also known as betel quid) used in India and Southeast Asia, consisting of a piece of Areca nut (sometimes inaccurately called the betel nut) rolled up with mineral lime in a leaf of Piper betle (betel leaf). It is a stimulant and astringent, with a wide range of medicinal properties.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • betel quid

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11987

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