MeSH definition : A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The
leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional
medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of
catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.;
A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The
leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional
medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of
catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.