What is betel nut made of?

Areca nut is made from this fruit. Areca nut is actually an important Chinese herbal medicine. Areca catechu is native to Malaysia and has been planted in China, Yunnan, Hainan and Taiwan Province provinces. According to traditional medicine, betel nut has the effects of killing insects, breaking accumulation, reducing qi and stagnation, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, and has been used to treat various parasitic infections.

Among the prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a famous prescription called "Simotang", which is composed of areca nut, linderae root, ginseng and agarwood. It has certain curative effect on treating seven emotions, dyspnea and anorexia.

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But betel nut is not only used for medicine, but also used as a snack in daily life. Areca nut also has certain nutritional value. It contains many kinds of nutrients and beneficial substances needed by human body, and also contains more than 20 kinds of trace elements, among which 1 1 is an essential trace element for human body.

Chewing betel nut can effectively reduce phlegm, relieve cough and relieve fatigue, which is why many people chew betel nut when they need to refresh themselves when driving or working overtime. When making betel nuts, lime and many spices are added to increase the taste of betel nuts. After chewing, you will feel refreshing and cold in your mouth, which can effectively refresh yourself.

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