A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.
Entry Term(s)
Areca catechu
Betel Nut
Related Numbers
txid184783
Public MeSH Note
91,63-85; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
History Note
91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.
