Khat
The African plant known for its leaves being chewed as a stimulant is khat (Catha edulis). It contains a compound called cathinone which can produce effects similar to amphetamines when chewed.
Betel vine (Piper betle) is a climbing plant commonly chewed in Asia for its stimulant effects on digestion. The leaves of the betel vine are wrapped around areca nut and other ingredients to form what is known as a betel quid, which is then chewed.
A ball of chewed up food is called a bolus. It forms in the mouth during the chewing process and is then swallowed to move down the esophagus and into the stomach for further digestion.
fat
Food is chewed and moistened in the mouth, where it mixes with saliva to begin the process of breaking down carbohydrates. The teeth help mechanically break down food into smaller pieces, while enzymes in the saliva start to chemically digest starches.
In Tagalog, "tambul" means betel nut or "nganga" in Filipino. It is a mild stimulant commonly chewed in many Southeast Asian countries for its stimulant effects.
The African plant known for its leaves being chewed as a stimulant is khat (Catha edulis). It contains a compound called cathinone which can produce effects similar to amphetamines when chewed.
betel
Betel vine (Piper betle) is a climbing plant commonly chewed in Asia for its stimulant effects on digestion. The leaves of the betel vine are wrapped around areca nut and other ingredients to form what is known as a betel quid, which is then chewed.
Qat is a flowering plant native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its leaves contain a stimulant called cathinone which is chewed for its stimulating effects, similar to caffeine. Qat is popular in some regions for social and cultural reasons.
An areca nut is a seed of an areca palm, chewed as a mild stimulant, also known as a betel nut.
Principal exports are coffee, qat (or khat, a flowering plant chewed for its stimulant properties), gold, leather products, livestock and oilseeds.
Coca leaves contain several alkaloids, the most notable being cocaine, which is a powerful stimulant. In addition to cocaine, coca leaves also contain other compounds such as ecgonine, benzoylecgonine, and various vitamins and minerals. Traditionally, indigenous people in South America have chewed coca leaves for their stimulant effects and to alleviate altitude sickness. However, the leaves are also the primary source for the illegal production of cocaine.
The most popular form of nicotine used around the world is tobacco. Tobacco leaves contain nicotine and can be made into cigarettes or cigars, or chewed for the stimulant effect.
The scientific name for the buyo is Areca catechu. The buyo nut is commonly chewed in many parts of Asia for its stimulant effects due to the presence of arecoline. However, chewing buyo nut has been linked to various health issues, including oral cancers, and is not recommended for regular consumption.
A Qat or kat bush is a shrub that can grow up to 10 meters in height with dark green, glossy leaves. It produces small white flowers and red berries which contain the stimulant drug found in Qat leaves. The leaves are harvested for their stimulant properties and are commonly chewed for their effects.
food is chewed in your molars.