Re: The white stuff or "kapur" (Malay)
Posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on June 21, 2001 at 19:29:09:
In reply to: Re: The white stuff or "kapur" (Malay) posted by Jewel on June 21, 2001 at 16:05:27:
: report back. I wonder if it's safe enough to add in food (in small: amounts though), it's not as vicious as those you've mentioned ?
In a tiny amount, down in the stomach, it is neutralized by the acid
.. but people who habitually chew betel with kapur tend to have dental
problems. Ever seen old tribal ladies who are addicted to betel? Big
grins, no teeth.
The problem arises when you have a fair amount left on your skin for a
while .... same as ammonia. A little ammonia in sweat or urine isn't a
disaster ... but babies get diaper rash if left wet, or grownups get
heat rash.
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