Solanaceae.
Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Southern California, and Utah. Grows abundantly in washes, ravines, canyons, and sandy slopes (Elevation: < 6,900 feet).
March to June.
Tobacco is used medicinally in a variety of ways. The primary way of use is through smoking.
Smoking the dried leaves of tobacco is used to treat headaches, colds, asthma, coughs, and other lung afflictions. The smoke can also be blown into the ear to alleviate earaches. Besides smoking tobacco, it can also be used topically.
It can be applied directly to the skin as a topical analgesic for relieving pain.
The leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds can be used to prepare a tea and then applied to aching joints, hives, eczema, dandruff, and other skin irritations. It can also be added to a warm water bath to sooth body soreness and aches.