Thought you would enjoy this educational moment in American history. Can you name this strange old tool? Do you know what it is?


Tobacco Smoke Enemas (1750s – 1810s)


The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims.
A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum.
The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration.
Doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blowing smoke up your azz.

Amazingly, it is still in constant use in Washington , D.C. , by the president,some of the best senators and representatives that money can buy and a few so called houndsman/field trialers here in south ms.

Thanks potlicker,I learn something new everyday.Man you are a card,please come to the Masters we need to get our heads together and solve some of these problems.
p.s. I was in the tobacco busness for 37 years retired 15 years ago But don't remember if I ever participated in any tobacco smoke enemas