“In the current study we demonstrate for the first time that organic extracts derived from the roots of N. tabacum possessed antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Our data draws attention to N. tabacum as a promising source of bioactive molecules that can be utilized in pharmaceutical industry, despite the fact that tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.”

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187638201930914X