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What's the active ingredient in bantron ("indian tobacco")?
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Lobelia plant: there is an alkaloid derived from this plant that is called lobeline, which has been used as a smoking cessation product for many years, but with pretty modest results. It is widely used in Europe and Russia, but there is evidence that both nicotine replacement therapy and the 2 main prescription medications (bupropion and varenicline) work better. Haven't had anybody using it recently.
Answered 1/3/2015
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