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These ashes, derived from burning the bark of Tsunu trees, are rich in alkaline salts and minerals found in the plant

Many people use quit smoking medication, like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), in the form of a patch or gum, which doctors and other experts agree is one of the most helpful tools smokers can use to quit

"Though we see experimentation," said Lynne Dawkins, an experimental psychologist at the University of East London (who has received research funding from the industry), "we're not seeing evidence of people using them regularly." On the flip side, researchers less enthusiastic about e-cigarettes note that the absolute use of nicotine products (such as hookah and cigars) has been trending up

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