General tobacco

General tobacco

A product that is processed by dry plant leaves of the genus Nicotiana. Tobacco is most commonly used as a drug, but can also be used as a pesticide. It is the product that is used in cigars and cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and flavored shisha.

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Harm reduction

Tobacco; General tobacco

Strategies to reduce harm caused by continued tobacco/nicotine use, such as reducing the number of cigarettes smoked, or switching to different brands or products, e.g. Potentially reduced exposure ...

Gutkha

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in India. The product typically contains tobacco, areca nut, and catechu (acacia wood extract). Additional sweeteners and flavourings may be added. The ...

Hand

Tobacco; General tobacco

Individual tobacco leaves hung together after harvest and tied at the top. These hands are piled together to make a bulk for fermentation.

Gul

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of tobacco tooth powder traditionally used in India. The product is typically manufactured from pyrolysed tobacco and has the appearance of a fine dry powder. The product is usually applied to ...

Bootlegging

Tobacco; General tobacco

Often called "buttlegging," bootlegging refers to the act of smuggling tobacco products from low-tax to high-tax jurisdictions for resale, generally by individuals or small groups.

Bloom

Tobacco; General tobacco

A fine white powder that forms on the wrapper of the cigar caused by the oils that exude from the tobacco. It can be gently brushed off with a small camel hair brush, though there is no need to do ...