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== Dokha ==
'''Dokha''' (pronunciation: /ˈdoʊkə/) is a traditional form of tobacco that is popular in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. 

=== Etymology ===
The term "Dokha" originates from the Arabic word "دوخة", which translates to "dizziness" or "vertigo". This is likely due to the strong, intense effect that Dokha tobacco has when smoked.

=== Description ===
Dokha is a mixture of tobacco, herbs, and spices, which is smoked in a pipe called a [[Medwakh]]. Unlike other forms of tobacco, Dokha is not fire-cured and fermented, but dried in the arid desert region from which it originates. This results in a high-nicotine product.

=== Usage ===
Dokha is typically smoked in a [[Medwakh]], a small pipe. The smoker fills the bowl of the Medwakh with Dokha, lights it, and then inhales the smoke. The effect is a strong, head-rushing sensation, which is where Dokha gets its name.

=== Health Effects ===
Like all forms of tobacco, Dokha is associated with a number of health risks, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease. It is also highly addictive due to its high nicotine content.

=== Related Terms ===
* [[Medwakh]]: A small pipe used for smoking Dokha.
* [[Tobacco]]: The plant from which Dokha is derived.
* [[Nicotine]]: The addictive substance found in Dokha and other forms of tobacco.

[[Category:Tobacco]]
[[Category:Middle Eastern culture]]
[[Category:Addictive substances]]

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