The Cherished Betel Nuts
Malaysians have a particular fondness for betel nuts, considering them to possess special qualities. Betel nuts, which are dried seeds of the Areca or Pinang palm tree, are esteemed for their mildly narcotic and purportedly aphrodisiac properties.
Chewing betel nuts is believed to have various benefits, such as refreshing the breath, inducing relaxation, and stimulating passion. While the ritualistic chewing of betel nuts was once widespread across Malaysia, it is now primarily practiced in rural areas.
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