A Novel Method to Reducing Nicotine Content in Tobacco with Chinese ‘Kucai’

Abstract

In order to make a great contribution towards the tar reducing movement and human health promotion all over the world, this study reported a fascinating natural phenomenon and some testing to prove that Chinese ‘Kucai’ had the function to reduce nicotine content in tobacco. ‘Kucai’ succus, ‘Kucai’ powder and ‘Kucai’ extract were used to degrade nicotine in tobacco, respectively. The results showed that ‘Kucai’ components may be rapidly interacted with nicotine and therefore decrease its concentration. It is hoped that these results can be applied to tobacco industry and health food industry.