The challenges in the management of diverse flora impacted by anthropogenic factors areas governed different land tenure systems are enormous notwithstanding lying a classified biodiversity hot spot region Meghalaya North- east India. attributes plant population protected like Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary (NWLS), Forest (NRF), and District Council Eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) were studied using I...

Areca nut (betel nut) is chewed by an estimated 10% of the world's population which is equivalent to about 600 million people. It is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been linked to various types of oral cancer. Chewing areca predominates in South and South East Asia, East Africa, and the Western Pacific and has important social and cultural impli...

Review of literature on the health effects of arecanut chewing shows that it is not carcinogenic in normal dose. It was reported that an adult human being masticate up to 0.5g of arecanut/kg bw/day. Animal studies have revealed that feeding of processed arecanut (dried or boiled) at 1.0g/kg body weight/day and pan masala up to 1.67g/kg bw/day were safe for mice. Arecanut paste when applied to b...

BACKGROUND Chewing betel-nuts (Areca catechu) is carcinogenic but the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver cirrhosis (LC) is little considered. Worldwide 600 million people chew betel, including emigrants from palm-growing countries. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the relationships and dose-response effects of betel chewing on LC and HCC risks, since habit cessation could reduce th...

OBJECTIVES First, to evaluate awareness of oral cancer amongst the young South-Asian community in London and identify any aspects of knowledge about oral cancer that are lacking; and, second, to determine whether demographic factors or health-related behaviours are associated with knowledge of oral cancer. RESEARCH DESIGN Cross-sectional questionnaire survey. PARTICIPANTS South Asians aged ...

Plant polyphenolic compounds have been recognised for their ability to prevent oxidation of susceptible substances by virtue of their electron donating property due to presence of large number of phenolic hydroxyl groups. The seed of Areca catechu contains higher proportions of polyphenolic compounds mainly tannins. Our objective involves quantification of tannins, determination of total phenol...

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans)is a well-known bacterial cause of dental caries. The aim of this study was to develop an herbal mouthwash with anti-biofilm activity and compare it with a commercial preparation containing 2% chlorhexidine. METHODS: The main components of the mouthwashes included Punica...

Bad breath (Halitosis) is one of the oral health problems that many people complain about after caries and periodontal disease. Plants have potential to be used as mouthwash preparations are gambier leaves areca nut seeds. The content phenol catechin compounds has ability a bactericidal. Meanwhile, inhibit release calcium ions in tooth demineralization process stimulated by Streptococcus mutans...

Mamar is a traditional agroforestry in West Timor which has many benefits for the people of this region. This paper aims to identify potential degradation functions production ecosystem services Benlutu Village one oldest Mamars Timor. was compiled from results research at end 2020 and desk review relevant writings 2022. The method in-depth interviews field observations covering changes land co...