In many parts of South Asia, chewing betel nut, also known as supari or areca nut, is a culturally ingrained habit. In India, supari is often added to paan, which is served up in many regions as an ...

Betel nut is very popular in India. It is called Kwai in Meghalaya, tamul in Assam and Nagaland, kua in Manipur and kuhva in Mizoram. There are several other names given to betel nut in different ...

While betel nut has many side effects, there is one potential benefit too. If you have dry mouth, just chew a little betel nut. Betel nut can help produce a significant amount of saliva which can help ...