Is Betel Good or Bad? Unpacking the Health Differences Between Leaf and Nut
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Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm, is classified as a Group 1 human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, confusion persists because the betel leaf, often used in the same chewed quid preparation, has traditionally been associated with a range of minor medicinal benefits.
