Betel leaf and Areca nut use in Northeastern Thailand
The chewing of areca nut with betel leaves, a wad of tobacco and lime paste is still practiced amongst the elderly, giving a mild stimulant effect. Eighty-eight year-old Mrs. Peng, mother of eleven, said she was reluctant to give up the habit now.
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An elderly Thai grandmother holds a small pot of tobacco, a wad of which is traditionally rubbed on the gums and teeth when chewing areca nut and betel leaves.
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- id:1140091
- date:3 April 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
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The chewing of areca nut with betel leaves, a wad of tobacco and lime paste is still practiced amongst the elderly, giving a mild stimulant effect. Eighty-eight year-old Mrs. Peng, mother of eleven, said she was reluctant to give up the habit now.
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- id:1140091
- date:3 April 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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