Common Name: Betel Nut

can be helpful in the following conditions:

Helminthic Infestations

• Highly beneficial in helminthiasis, particularly where parasitic worms disturb digestive health.
• Acts as a strong anti-parasitic agent through its active alkaloid action.

• Indicated in glaucoma, especially where rapid pupil constriction is required.
• Arecoline contracts the pupil more rapidly and forcefully, though with shorter duration.
• Supports ocular nerve regulation and intraocular pressure control.

Salivary and Secretory Action

• Acts as a salivatory agent, aids in enhancing glandular secretions.
• Supports moisture and functional activity in dry mouth conditions.

Cardiovascular and Intestinal Stimulation

• Increases the amplitude of heart pulsations, aiding circulation.
• Areca catechu support intestinal contractility, beneficial in conditions of sluggish bowels or hypo-motility.