槟榔嚼块(betel quid)是一种由槟榔果和多种添加物组成的混合物,含有槟榔碱、槟榔次碱、去甲槟榔次碱等多种生物碱,对中枢和外周神经系统均产生明显的药理作用,具有一定的滥用潜力和依赖性。
Betel quid is made from areca nut and some additives,containing a few alkaloids such as arecoline,arecaidine,and guvacine,which are of pharmacological profiles in peripheral and central nervous systems,potency of abusing and dependence.