argileh
Argileh is a water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco, commonly known in English as a hookah or shisha. The term argileh is one of several regional names for the same device, which typically consists of a bowl, a stem, a base filled with water, hoses, and a mouthpiece. Tobacco, often flavored with molasses or fruit essences, is placed in the bowl, covered with perforated foil or a metal screen, and heated with charcoal to produce smoke that is drawn through the water and into the user’s mouth.
Tobacco and flavors: The tobacco smoked in an argileh is usually blend mu’assal or equally prepared shisha
History and distribution: The device has historical roots in the Middle East, South Asia, and surrounding regions,
Health and safety: Smoking argileh carries health risks similar to other forms of tobacco use. Smoke contains
In summary, argileh is a traditional, social method of smoking flavored tobacco through a water pipe, with