Biological Effects and Biomedical Applications of Areca Nut and Its Extract

Biological Effects and Biomedical Applications of Areca Nut and Its Extract

The dried, mature fruit of the palm tree species <i>Areca catechu</i> L. is known as the areca nut (AN) or betel nut. It is widely cultivated in the tropical regions. In many nations, AN is utilized for traditional herbal treatments or social activities. AN has historically been used to...

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Main Authors: Ting Tong, Aiqing Xu, Shuhua Tan, Hengzhi Jiang, Lixin Liu, Senwen Deng, Haihua Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
areca nut
betel nut
anti-inflammatory activity
antioxidant activity
antibacterial activity
antidepressant activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/2/228

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