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Exotic Herbs in Prime Time Again

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Miracle fruit is a berry noted for its ability to alter taste perception; after the berry's seed coats the mouth, sour and bitter flavors are perceived as sweet for an extended period. Betel quid refers to a preparation traditionally chewed across parts of Asia for its stimulant properties. While popular media has depicted betel quid as having the capacity to mask human DNA, no scientific evidence supports this effect.