news Archaeology Mag 2026-09-11

Ancient Indonesian Hunter-Gatherers May Have Used Betel Nuts for Toothache Relief

Archaeological findings suggest that hunter-gatherers in ancient Sulawesi chewed betel nuts to alleviate tooth pain, a practice that likely predates modern stimulant use.

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