Soon after tobacco became known in Europe in the 16th century great healing effects were attributed to it.  Long before smoking became popular tobacco was employed in medicine.  Tobacco remedies were prepared in numerous ways.  Typically, fresh and dried leaves as well as seed were used.  In obstetrics tobacco smoke introduced rectally was indicated to stimulate labor and revive the “drowned or near dead”.  In the course of time its use was considerably extended to numerous non-specific complaints...[click image for more]