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Supari or betel nut is the primary crop of the Malnad region in Karnataka. It is the seed of a type of palm tree. The nut is harvested and processed to get sweet supari, which is used as a mouth-freshener by youngsters and elders.It is used extensively to increase passion, and is also used as an astringent. Betel nut is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of bile disease, and in the treatment of diseases that are caused by phlegm, anemia and obesity.