One of the world's most ubiquitous stimulants. The fruit from a graceful palm, Areca catechu, is regularly chewed by millions of people throughout the Asian continent. We find it to have a pleasing and clarifying energizing effect on both body and mind. Research suggests that betel nuts may owe much of their activity to an alkaloid compound called arecoline. Arecoline has been demonstrated to have cognitive enhancing effects. Our betel nut chew comes complete with a packet of mineral lime activator which is essential in the making of a proper chew as well as complete prepartion instructions. 100 grams.