# Tobacco > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Nicotiana tabacum | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: pink<br>Leaves: Ovate or lanceolate, pointed | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Tropical to subtropical, cultivated | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Annual | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]], [[Poisonmaker]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 100-200 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A poisonous, narcotic plant cultivated for its nicotine-bearing leaves. It is used as an irritant and a relaxant, and its smoke brings visions and connects to spirits. --- ## Properties addictive; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; seizures; increased heart rate and blood pressure, then collapse; death; counteract with caffeine or atropine; long-term use leads to heart and lung diseases, strokes, and cancer ### Magical Properties - Contacts other planes - Exorcises spirits - Invokes visions - Protects in nautical travels - Substitute for sulfur and other nightshades (except potato) ### Medicinal Properties - Irritant - Narcotic - Relaxant - Sedative ### Culinary Properties - Leaves high in protein - Require removing toxins