Betelnuts, better than marijauna?

[Neel4me]

Betelnut is a actually seed of a fruit chewed in Southeast Asia -- primarily
India. Its scientific name is Areca Catechu, and is used by more people than
coffee.

It contains 4 alkaloids including Areocoline :o). Tannins and gallic acid for
a cardiotonic and anthelmintic properties. This just means it will get you
high, and it's good for you heart and fighting parasitic worms. Only a gram
should be consumed at a time and can be chewed from several hours.

Germans put it in their bath water as an aphrodisiac. It is used by the
Hindu's for its Auryvedic and homeopathic medicine. It is used by 100's of
millions as an anti-depressant and mild nervous system stimulant. The effects
can be described as 'contentment' and are pleasantly mild and safe.

Here are some websites you can get the stuff at:
http://www.sanghi.net/
http://members.aol.com/indianks/supari.html