31. The areca nut tree grows as a single stem, and has generally a height of about. 32. Rice cultivation in the fertile valley proceeded gardens of early commercial crops like areca nut and pepper. 33. Areca nut may be emerged as main crop along with paddy, after the migration of the Chitpavans.34. An elaborate betel chew or paan would contain fragrant spices and rose preserves with chopped areca nuts . 35. The gestation period for the areca nut tree to yield fruits varies from four to eight years. 36. Adike ( Areca nut ) is the primary crop grown in the villages that surround the town. 37. Use of areca nut has been associated with deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders. 38. After the battle, the Dutch secured 22, 000 bales of cinnamon and a considerable amount of areca nut . 39. Areca nut plantations can be seen all over the state, especially around the road from Guwahati to Shillong.40. Some people also consume the areca nut in its raw, fresh form with or without the betel leaves.
