how was tobacco used in the past A History of Tobacco as Medicine • Chesterfield

The Creek thought it could be used to combat vomiting, against mumps, to prevent people from running away, as an inhalant for colds, as a sleep aid, to flavor medicines, and even to ban ghosts and other bad spirits

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Until implementation of the Tobacco Control Act in 2009, FDA had no authority to address product formulation issues, and there was little federal oversight of tobacco product designs that might contribute to addictiveness

Here are some examples: A bittering agent, such as wormwood, dandelion roots or outer lemon peels Aromatic or flavoring agents, including orange peels or spices High ABV liquor (I use grain alcohol, but you can experiment with high ABV whiskies) Sweeteners, if needed, such as honey or molasses