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Betel leaves hold deep cultural significance in many Asian countries, where they have been traditionally used in rituals and social gatherings for thousands of years.
When chewed with other ingredients such as areca nut and slaked lime, betel produces a characteristic red stain in the mouth and on the lips, a phenomenon that has become a cultural symbol in certain societies.
In traditional medicine, betel has been used for its purported antiseptic and digestive properties, although modern science is still studying these claims.
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