2. Areca catechu is called "Xipidan" in the medical field, and it is a kind of medicinal fruit commonly used by doctors in past dynasties. Chewing eat areca can play a good role in promoting digestion, resolving phlegm and guiding stagnation. At the same time, it can also enhance the intestinal contractility, promote gastrointestinal absorption, and play the role of moistening the intestines to relax bowels and preventing constipation.
3, betel nut itself also has the effect of eliminating dampness and dispelling cold, benefiting water and regulating qi, so people with moisture in the body can soak betel nut in water for treatment.
4. Areca catechu has anthelmintic effect, so Areca catechu is a commonly used Chinese medicine in clinic, and its anthelmintic effect is remarkable.
5. Through research, it is found that if you chew betel nut or betel nut in large quantities, you will increase the probability of suffering from malignant diseases such as esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer and oral cancer, because betel nut can destroy oral mucosa and lead to oral mucosal fibrosis.
6. Because betel nut contains a lot of arecoline, it will make the nerves in a highly excited state. Although this is one of the reasons why people like to chew betel nut, in eat areca, the juice in betel nut often accumulates in the mouth. If you don't take health care measures, it will lead to black teeth and even tooth damage in the long run. Secondly, areca nut residue can also stimulate the stomach wall, causing gastric mucosal inflammation and gastric perforation.