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Areca catechu
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
South and Southeast Asian palm nut chewed as a mild stimulant across Asia; used medicinally for digestive conditions and anthelmintic purposes.
South and Southeast Asian palm nut chewed as a mild stimulant across Asia; used medicinally for digestive conditions and anthelmintic purposes. Key active compounds include arecoline, arecaidine, guvacoline.
arecoline, along with arecaidine and guvacoline, are the primary bioactive compounds in Betel Nut. These compounds stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Anthelmintic activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Stimulant effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anticholinergic action
Digestive effects
Anthelmintic use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive stimulant
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Chewing stimulant
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Veterinary anthelmintic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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