Tobacco (tabak)
Nicotiana tabacum
Tobacco
tabak
Tabac
Nicotiana tabacum
Traditionally used
Spiritual cleansing, insect bites, toothache, wounds, respiratory ailments, ritual protection
Prepared as
The leaves are traditionally dried in shade for several days, then prepared as a cold water infusion by steeping 1-2 fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon dried leaves in room temperature water for 15-20 minutes. For spiritual cleansing baths, tobacco leaves are boiled with other protective herbs at rolling boil for 10 minutes, then cooled before use. Internal preparations use very small amounts - no more than 1/4 teaspoon of dried leaf steeped in hot water for 5 minutes, taken sparingly due to the plant's potent nature.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Netwaye nan lespri, piki ensèk, doulè dan, maleng, maladi nan pwatrin, pwoteksyon nan seremoni
Français — Purification spirituelle, piqûres d'insectes, mal de dents, plaies, affections respiratoires, protection rituelle
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside