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For the most part, I think its still mostly used in fragrances, but its also burned in religious ceremonies and probably eaten in Asia, as a sort of herbal remedy. In 2021, a team of 35 fishermen off the coast of Yemen netted a 280-pound sample that they sold to a buyer from the United Arab Emirates for $1.5 million and shared the profits equally
Lung function starts to improve after about 2 months of quitting
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