A popular tranquilizer in Asia. Chewing this nut gives a nice euphoria and feeling of well being. Stimulates the central nerve system. For a more mild effect it is also possible to add a teaspoon of the Betel Nut powder in a cup of coffee or hot water.

BETEL NUT (Areca catechu)

INTRODUCTION :
Betel nuts are the seeds of Areca catechu, a tropical palm-tree and probably originated from the Philippines. The palm-tree was describes by Herodotus ( ca. 340 b.c.), but is it was also mentioned in early Sanskrite texts.
In Malaysia, the Philippines and in India betel nuts are employed ritually as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant. Several European- and Arabic explorers (Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama and Abd Allah Ibn Ahmad) have also commented on the chewing of betel nuts by Asian natives.

EFFECTS :
Euphoria, feeling of well being, stimulation of cental nervous system, vertigo.
Autonomic changes: stimulation of salivary glands and immunesystem, retching, miosis, tremor, bradycardia.

DURATION :
The effects start within a quarter of an hour after ingestion and last for a few hours.

DOSAGE AND PREPARATION :
Betel nuts may be chewed solely, but also in combination with lime and betel leaves (Piper betel). The nuts may also be smoked. When the nuts dry up, they harden. By that chewing may become difficult. The betel leaves, which contain phenols, probably produce synergistic effects in combination with betel nuts. Lime quickens the absorption and elimination of the main psycho-active ingredient, arecoline. Natural sources of lime are coral, limestone and sea-shells. A dose consists of 1-4 grams (resp. 1/4-1/2 nut). Four grams is the maximum dose. Do not use more then 4 grams! Unripe nuts are more potent than the ripe ones.

Contains 35 grams of Betel Nut powder