MOMA IN IFUGAO

Moma in Ifugao

• it is the basic betel nut mix of nganga ( Areca Catche ) nut, piper vine (piper betel) leaf, lime
powder, and also a tabacco leaf.
• In houses, jeepneys, stores, rice fields, or on roads, almost everywhere.
• is considered to be the fourth most addictive substance in the world after nicotine, alcohol,
and caffeine. Though chewing moma is a part of the culture and tradition of some tribes,
there are strong and growing evidences of serious health problems from frequent and regular
use.
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• Is chewed not only by the older but also by younger people

a tradition of chewing Moma is became a social skills.
• it energized a hardworking farmer and help him through his day.
• It gives the user a sense of fullness, alertness, warmth and wild euphoria
Moma Ingredients
1.Betel nut/Moma
- the seed of the areca palm tree. It is an essential ingredient, raw or dried, sliced, shredded or
cut into pieces.
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2.Piper Vine/betel/ Gawed
- the essential leaf ingredient, yields a volatile oil similar to aromatic eugenol found in the oil of cloves.
-The leaves are usually daubed with lime, then packed with slices of areca nut inside, and folded in a variety
of ways, then chewed until it reddens the mouth.
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3.Lime Powder / apog
- a white substance obtained by burning limestone, shells, bones, etc.
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Additives
4.Tabacco / Muskada
- A piece of sundried tobacco is used for added "kick."
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Additives

5.Long Pepper

- it
is a flowering vine in the family of piperaceae/piper vine, cultivated for its fruit, which is
usaually dried and used as a spice and seasoning
Disadvantages of chewing Moma
1.Oral Cancer

• When WHO enlists betel nuts like a carcinogen, there’s nothing more to say of the risks of chewing betel
nuts.
• Having that energy boosting bite of betel nut at the cost of cancer predisposition is certainly not worth it.
• Lots of research has been carried out that verify a powerful correlation in between betel nut consumption as
well as oral cancer .
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2.Mouthful of Stained Teeth
• if you’re not going to wash your mouth properly right after gnawing betel nut, your teeth could get stained
ultimately.
• Individuals who gnaw these nuts regularly have a tendency to show teeth stained with the red juice of betel
nuts. So in case you don’t drop the habit of chewing betel nuts, your white teeth might soon turn out to be rusty
red.
3.Sensitive Teeth

• Individuals who get hooked on betel nuts also have documented elevated dental sensitivity they’re not
able to consume spicy as well as sour foods. Consuming hot and cold foods will become difficult.

4.Salivation

• Chewing betel nuts surgesnumerous the creation of saliva. The extra saliva produced throughout the chewing process is
considered to enhance digestion, however, many times, it is usually spit out. No surprise, betel nut chewers are frequently
seen spitting on the streets. The red splattering related to betel nut chewing is certain to drive onlookers crazy.
• On the whole, chewing betel nuts regularly could be deadly. Its risks far outweigh its potential benefits. There is little
doubt that it’s toxic habit; hence needs to be instantly stopped before it’s far too late.
Advantage of chewing Moma
• stave off hunger and tiredness.
• Used to help strengthen the teeth.
• it will reduce cavities.
• It is a treatment for nasal ulcers.
• It provides relief from abdominal discomfort as well as weariness.
• an aid for bad breath.
• used as purgative and for deworming.
• make people warm and strong
• It’s helps you strike up a conversation
• It possesses laxative