dry tobacco leaf Harvesting, Curing, and Fermenting Close up of dry tobacco

Carlsson and colleagues hypothesised that the effect of nicotine could explain these findings, with experimental studies previously linking nicotine to impaired insulin sensitivity

Note that the leaves may also become deformed

Tobacco-Specific Carcinogens Many of the carcinogens in tobacco would be produced regardless of what organic material a person smoked be it dandelions or marijuana

Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should especially avoid using or being exposed to nicotine

For a stronger infusion, steep longer or add more leaves

This prepares them for the next step of the process: conditioning and casing