Erowid Betel Vault : Chemistry

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Betel Nut Chemistry
by Erowid

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS :

Arecoline is a volatile oil released from the nut by saliva and lime. Other constituents in the nut include arecaidin, arecaine and choline. Betel leaf contains chavicol, allylpyrocathechol, chavibetol and cadinene.