Overview

Tree tobacco is a shrub that grows to be about 5 meters high. It was originally found in Argentina, but now grows worldwide. The leaves of tree tobacco contain a chemical called anabasine. This chemical makes tree tobacco leaves poisonous when taken by mouth.

People use tree tobacco for boils, fever, headache, pain, sore throat, and as an insect repellant, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses.

The leaves of tree tobacco contain a chemical called anabasine. Anabasine acts like a stimulant when taken at low doses and like a depressant when taken at high doses. This chemical also makes tree tobacco leaves poisonous when taken by mouth. Tree tobacco also seems to repel insects.

How does it work ?

The leaves of tree tobacco contain a chemical called anabasine. Anabasine acts like a stimulant when taken at low doses and like a depressant when taken at high doses. This chemical also makes tree tobacco leaves poisonous when taken by mouth. Tree tobacco also seems to repel insects.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Tree Tobacco overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Tree tobacco is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Tree tobacco contains a chemical called anabasine. This chemical is poisonous. Poisoning might cause the heart to stop beating, brain damage, severe muscle weakness and spasms, severe vomiting, breathing problems, seizures, high blood pressure, and death.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if tree tobacco is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Tree tobacco is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Tree tobacco contains a chemical called anabasine. This chemical is poisonous. Poisoning might cause the heart to stop beating, brain damage, severe muscle weakness and spasms, severe vomiting, breathing problems, seizures, high blood pressure, and death.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if tree tobacco is safe or what the side effects might be.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Tree tobacco is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. Tree tobacco contains the poisonous chemical called anabasine. Anabasine can be harmful to the mother. It may also cause birth defects.

Interactions

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Dosing

The appropriate dose of tree tobacco depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for tree tobacco. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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