Prabhu Rachana V, Prabhu Vishnudas, Chatra Laxmikanth, Shenai Prashant, Suvarna Nithin, Dandekeri Savita
Reader. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Professor. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yenepoya Detal College and Hospital. Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
J Clin Exp Dent. 2014 Dec 1;6(5):e569-75. doi: 10.4317/jced.51318. eCollection 2014 Dec.
Areca nut, commonly called as betel nut or supari, is a fruit of areca catechu palm tree, which is native of South Asia and Pacific Islands. The seed or endosperm is consumed fresh, boiled or after sun drying or curing. Chewing areca nut is thought to have central nervous system stimulating effect and along with this it is known to have salivary stimulating and digestive properties. According to the traditional Ayurvedic medicine, chewing areca nut and betel leaf is a good remedy against halitosis. It is also used for its deworming property. Along with these beneficial effects of areca nut one of its most harmful effects on the human body in general and oral cavity in particular is the development of potentially malignant disorder called Oral Submucous Fibrosis. The present paper discusses in detail the effects of the components of areca nut on pathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. Key words:Areca nut, oral submucous fibrosis, potentially malignant disorder, supari.
槟榔，通常被称为槟榔果或蒌叶，是槟榔树的果实，原产于南亚和太平洋岛屿。种子或胚乳可新鲜食用、煮熟后食用，或经过晒干或加工后食用。嚼槟榔被认为具有刺激中枢神经系统的作用，此外，它还具有刺激唾液分泌和助消化的特性。根据传统的阿育吠陀医学，嚼槟榔和蒌叶是治疗口臭的良方。它还因其驱虫特性而被使用。除了槟榔的这些有益作用外，它对人体尤其是口腔最有害的影响之一是发展为一种潜在的恶性疾病，称为口腔黏膜下纤维化。本文详细讨论了槟榔成分对口腔黏膜下纤维化发病机制的影响。关键词：槟榔、口腔黏膜下纤维化、潜在恶性疾病、蒌叶
