Did You Know?

Some plants like tomatoes have a tiny bit of nicotine!

Where It Comes From

Nicotine comes from plants like tobacco.

How It Works

It can make you feel awake and happy.

What nicotine Does

It can help some people feel calm.

It can make you feel more awake.

Too much can be bad for you.

It can hurt your heart and lungs.

Some bugs do not like it at all.

It is not safe for kids to use.

More About nicotine

Long ago, people found out about nicotine in plants. They used it in many ways. Some used it to feel good. Others used it to keep bugs away from their plants.

Today, many people still use nicotine. Some smoke it in cigarettes. Others use it in vapes. But it is not good for kids or young people.

In the future, we may learn more about it. People are trying to find safe ways to use it. But for now, it is best to stay away from it.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Nicotine"] --> B["Stimulant and Alkaloid"] B --> C["Found in Tobacco"] B --> D["Recreational Use"] C --> E["0.6–3% in Tobacco Leaves"] C --> F["Trace in Other Solanaceae"] A --> G["Neurotoxin in Insects"] G --> H["Used as Insecticide"]

What Do These Words Mean?

alkaloid:A type of natural chemical found in plants that often has strong effects on the body.
anxiolytic:A substance that helps reduce anxiety.
neurotoxin:A poison that affects the nervous system.
antiherbivore toxin:A substance that protects plants from being eaten by animals.
neonicotinoid:A type of synthetic pesticide that is similar to nicotine.