Also Known As : Supari (Hindi), vakka , poka chekka (Telugu), supari (Marathi), adake, punga
, kaungu (Kannada),
buah (Assamese), atekka, ghonta, kamuka (Malayalam), kamuga, pakku, pugam (Tamil).
Technical Name : Areca catechu

Consuming excessive sugary foods leads to poor oral health and causes cavity on the
tooth�s outer cover called
the enamel. Eating betel nut instead of sugars prevents cavities and helps in reducing the
toothache. (1)
Dry mouth is a condition that results from diabetes. By chewing betel nut, the mouth
produces more saliva and
helps to prevent dry mouth and associated conditions like cracked lips and bad breath
effectively. (1)
Usually, the estrogen imbalance in women�s body leads to yellowish vaginal discharge,
called Leucorrhea.
Consuming betel nuts before the menstrual cycle starts is found to reduce vaginal cramps
and abdominal and
vaginal pain. (1)
Often indigestion causes blandness in the mouth. Chewing betel nuts ensures a healthy
digestive system,
eradicates indigestion and helps restore appetite.