Scavenger Tobacco Smoke: An Exploratory Survey on Usage and Perceived Health Benefits in Indonesia

Authors

  • Sherry Aristyani LPPRB Author
  • Saraswati Subagjo Author
  • Tintrim Rahayu Author
  • Sutiman Bambang Sumitro Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/jsk.v6i2.779

Keywords:

Scavenger tobacco smok, scavenger complex compound, quality of life, degenerative diseases, herbal medicine

Abstract

Tobacco has been recognized as a medicinal plant for thousands of years; however, tobacco smoke is now a major risk factor for degenerative diseases due to heavy metal contamination. Scavenger Tobacco Smoke (STS) was developed as a solution by incorporating scavenger complex compounds, a combination of antioxidants and scavenger molecules that neutralize free radicals and bind heavy metals. STS produces smoke particles sized 70–100 nm, smaller than those of conventional cigarettes, offering potential therapeutic benefits. This study aimed to describe the usage patterns of STS in Indonesia through a survey of 209 respondents conducted from November 2023 to August 2024. The results showed that 63% of STS users were from East Java, and 56% were former commercial cigarette smokers. The primary reasons for use were a healthier lifestyle ("healthy smoking") (57.1%) and diseases reason (27.1%), including cancer. Additionally, 73% reported improved fitness, and 40% experienced enhanced quality of life. These findings highlight the even though limited distribution of STS and its potential to transform smoking into a safer and therapeutic option.

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S. Aristyani, S. Subagjo, T. Rahayu, and S. B. Sumitro, “Scavenger Tobacco Smoke: An Exploratory Survey on Usage and Perceived Health Benefits in Indonesia”, J. Sains. Kes, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 140–150, Jul. 2025, doi: 10.30872/jsk.v6i2.779.

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