What is snuff (tobacco)? All the fun about an unusual product

Snuff (tobacco) was well known several centuries ago. It was used by many people, regardless of status, standard of living or gender. What is this product and what is the secret of its popularity?

Detailed description

Many still do not know what is snuff. Tobacco, which is so called, you do not need to smoke. It is used for its intended purpose in a completely different way. Why, in fact, you need a product of this kind? Its main advantage is nicotine. It exerts a double action on the human body: during the increased activity it calms, and in the period of relaxation it stimulates. Nowadays, products containing tobacco are most often smoked. This habit over time has acquired a mass character, and doctors have called it "pernicious" because of the irreversible consequences to which it leads. But it turns out that the same nicotine can enter the body in other ways. An example of this is snuff - tobacco, used without smoke. How does this happen and where does this unusual name come from? Everything is very simple. In English there is the word snuff, which means "snuff". Hence the way of using.

The prepared tobacco leaf is first ground to a dust state and then inhaled in small doses through the nose. The effect is the same as when smoking, but the surrounding does not interfere with the pungent smell of smoke.

Types of tobacco mixtures

People began to use tobacco a very long time. This habit was considered fashionable, relevant and did not cause public censure. Depending on the appearance and processing peculiarities of the product itself, it was customary to distinguish between two versions of the snuff:

1. Dry. The crushed raw material resembled a powder. Sometimes during drying it was saturated with additional flavors (vanilla, menthol, orange, camphor, cherry or eucalyptus). The inhalation of such a powder was a special pleasure. Therefore, it is often said, one hundred "snuff" - snuff tobacco.
2. Wet. This product should be used in a different way. Part of the mixture should be rolled in the form of a ball and place it in the mouth between the gum and lip. Sometimes they are simply chewed. Under the influence of saliva, nicotine is secreted from the product and creates a pleasant sensation of light euphoria in the body. The Americans call it snuff, and the Swedes - snus.

Prepare wet mixtures by drying the tobacco leaf on fire. Then it is crushed, mixed with sugar and artificially obtained by aging. Dry and damp products are usually placed in special boxes called snuffboxes. They are carried with them to be able to use at any time.

Unusual sensations

Recently, very many people began to purchase and use snuff (tobacco). The effect of this way of consuming the product is much stronger than from conventional smoking. The body gets more nicotine, and this is noticeable in the general state. After a short breath, the head clears up, and in all the body appears vivacity and a desire to act.

The mood gets better, and the person feels more happy. At the same time, it should be noted that it is safer to smell than to smoke. Nicotine, which contains tobacco dust, through the mucous membrane very slowly enters the blood. With smoking, everything is different. Smoke, getting into the lungs, is absorbed instantly. In addition, smokers have increased risk of cancer of the respiratory tract, and "sniffers" over time get problems with the nasopharynx. How does the snuff affect a person? The first sensations appear only 2-3 minutes after inhalation. The duration of the effect is no more than 30 minutes. At this time, the blood supply improves, and gives the impression of a clear head. At the same time, drowsiness disappears, and attention is increased. A person may have a desire to philosophize. This state sometimes even gives pleasure.

What to expect from snuff?

The person who has just used snuff, you can learn from a slow reaction and dilated pupils. These symptoms are very similar to the effects of narcotic drugs. What is bad for snuff (tobacco)? The consequences of its use are quite negative and destructive. First, a new bad habit appears in a person. Refusing it is as difficult as smoking. Secondly, getting into the nostril, a speck of tobacco settles on the mucosa, which is simply impregnated with small blood vessels. Nicotine gradually passes into the blood, which flows to the head and creates a powerful blow to the brain cells. In addition, over time, the mucosa itself is destroyed.

People who like to smell snuff, you can learn from a distance. They are constantly watering their eyes, the nasal congestion is felt, and the need for sneezing periodically appears. Earlier there was an opinion that tobacco is sniffed to get rid of the common cold. Indeed, many snuffs are impregnated with special solutions (eucalyptus, camphor, menthol). But, finding themselves inside the nose, they first help, and then begin to act as irritants, causing undesirable swelling.

Customer Reviews

Snuff is a snuff that was popular as far back as the 18th century. Many years passed, and the goods again became in demand. What is the reason for this revival? First, a huge role in this was played by the fight against smoking, which has recently been carried out in many countries. People have found a worthy alternative to their old habit, which has not yet been banned anywhere. Secondly, the overwhelming majority of "sniffers" began their journey, using snuff as a means to combat the common cold. Then gradually became addictive, which over time grew into a strong dependence. Someone can call it just a habit, but the essence of the matter does not change from this. What do people think about this? Indeed, you can sniff tobacco anywhere. And this absolutely does not prevent anyone from surrounding. But it is worthwhile to think about how much harm this brings to the person himself.

After all, for example, harmful substances that are present together with nicotine in a cigarette, burn at a high temperature of the flame. In the snuff it does not happen, which means that all the poison remains in the body. This causes a number of serious diseases, which could not be. This must necessarily be remembered by people who stop in front of the windows of tobacco shops and kiosks.

The price of pleasure

Having become incredibly popular, snuff has appeared in huge numbers on the shelves of stores. Fans and ardent fans have plenty to choose from. It is usually produced in tobacco factories from the remains of the main raw materials. In our stores, there are often German-made goods. How much does snuff (tobacco) cost? The price depends primarily on the size of the package. Usually, the product comes on sale, packaged in 7 or 10 grams. As a container, a plastic box with a removable valve is used. It is very convenient. At any time, it can be opened, take the right amount of tobacco, and the rest is again sealed cork.

Worth snuff is relatively inexpensive. Seven-gram package costs the buyer only 100-170 rubles. It all depends on the grade of the goods. A box, in which 10 grams, costs a little more. For it it is necessary to pay about 200 rubles. Compared with conventional cigarettes - quite inexpensive. Those who choose smokeless tobacco for themselves can confirm this.