Ayurveda

Why Supari (Areca Nut) Is Dangerous

Content Editor · Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min read

The World Health Organisation classifies areca nut as a Group 1 carcinogen. It is the primary cause of Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) and mouth cancer in India.

Modern industry replaced the healing herbs of the 2,000-year-old Ayurvedic mukhwas tradition with carcinogens. NIVARAN is restoring the original.

#Wellness