In 2022, it remains legal to sell an addictive carcinogen without a warning label in much of the world. The fibrous seed of the areca palm, most commonly known as “betel nut,” has been cultivated ...

Overview: Betel nut refers to the fruit of the Areca palm tree. Although it is technically the “areca nut,” it is known as the betel nut because it is commonly wrapped in betel leaves. Betel nut is a ...

Ancient rituals and customs often leave behind obvious archaeological evidence. From the impeccably preserved mummies of Egypt to psychoactive substance residue that remained at the bottom of a clay ...