4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study ByFRAIDY MOSER DECEMBER 30, 2025 22:39

4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-881860 ByFRAIDY MOSER DECEMBER 30, 2025 22:39