Piper Betel and Areca Nut: Interfacing Cultural, Communication and Ethno-therapeutic Knowledge as Reflected in the Kalinga Epic, the Ullalim

Authors

  • Ronald B. Bulwayan
  • Divina Alunday Balocnit
  • Jessie Grace M. Sannadan

Keywords:

Piper betel, Communication, Cultural, Ethno-therapeutic, Kalinga epic

Abstract

This study is focused on piper betel/arecanut chewing in Kalinga. It aimed to explore the Kalinga epic, the Ullalim to find out the cultural significance of piper betel/areca nut chewing. The literary analysis of the Kalinga epic revealed that there are cultural significances and ethno-therapeutic effects of chewing piper betel/ areca nut reflected in the Ullalim. It is then recommended that young chewers should become more aware of the social and cultural significances of chewing piper betel/areca nut.

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Published

2023-06-26

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023): May-June 2023

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Bulwayan, R. B., Balocnit, D. A., & M. Sannadan, J. G. (2023). Piper Betel and Areca Nut: Interfacing Cultural, Communication and Ethno-therapeutic Knowledge as Reflected in the Kalinga Epic, the Ullalim. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS), 8(3). https://journal-repository.com/index.php/ijels/article/view/6447