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    Jungle-Leech Paralyzing, Parasiticidal & Topical Neuro-Analgesic Sovereign (行气止痛 / 解毒杀虫除湿消肿截疟抗蚂蟥 — 野外防蚂蟥水蛭与杀虫第一草 — 有大毒)

    烟草 / 烟叶 / 相思草 / 金丝熏 / 乌香 / 芬草 — Nicotiana tabacum L.

    Pinyin: Yāncǎo / Yānyè · Malay: Tembakau / Daun Tembakau / Pokok Tembakau · Family: Solanaceae (茄科)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Warm to Hot (温 / 大温), Toxic internally (有毒 / 大毒)

    Flavor

    Pungent, acrid, bitter, burning, tongue-numbing (大辛、苦、大温、极麻舌、大毒)

    Meridians

    Lung (肺), Liver (肝), Stomach (胃), Large Intestine (大肠)

    Traditional Edict

    Tobacco (Tembakau / Yan Cao). Glandular pubescent leaves. World-famous jungle forestry repellent (Air Tembakau): paralyzes and detaches blood-sucking jungle land leeches (Pacet) instantly, destroys head lice and scabies, relieves severe dental pain.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • HIGH NICOTINE TOXICITY WARNING: Ingestion of raw tobacco or concentrated water causes violent vomiting, tremors, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac collapse. NEVER APPLY CONCENTRATED EXTRACTS OVER LARGE OPEN BLEEDING WOUNDS. FORBIDDEN IN PREGNANCY.

    Clinical Applications

    • Jungle land leech envenomation prevention (Haemadipsa leech detachment), pediculosis capitis (head lice destruction), severe scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei), acute dental pulp toothache, and agricultural botanical pesticide.

    Quality Markers

    Nicotine (烟碱) >= 1.00%-3.50%, Anabasine, Nornicotine & Solanesol >= 1.50% (GC-MS/HPLC USP standard)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. Nicotine acts as a potent agonist on invertebrate nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), inducing rapid persistent neuromuscular depolarization and spastic paralysis in land leeches and ectoparasites. 2. Transdermal topical analgesia.

    Preparation & Dosage

    THE SOVEREIGN JUNGLE JUNGLE-LEECH REPELLENT WATER (Air Rendaman Tembakau Anti-Pacet): 50 g cured dried tobacco steeped in 500 mL water for 2 hours; sprayed onto hiking socks and boots. Emergency Leech Detachment: Apply tobacco water directly over attached leech.

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. The Sovereign Anti-Leech Jungle Spray (Air Tembakau) with Cymbopogon nardus (Serai Wangi). 2. Parasitic Scabies & Lice Eradication Wash with Stemona sessilifolia (Bai Bu).

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