angel, you said when you used wash rag and wrapped it and didn't stop bleeding. Was that because you didn't hold your finger up above your head?
for example you apply bandage to your wound on finger then rest your hand on counter. that won't work because you are still pumping bloods to your finger since it is below your shoulder. so your finger need to be held up higher so it will slow down the flow and lessen bleeding. Also, applying pressure to the finger below where the wound is to stem the flow.
as for tobacco, that's not unheard of. but is a "mistake" to use according to this: http://www.kcfirstaid.com/images/first_aid_myths_mistakes.pdf
But I am thinking that it just act like a gauze pad to absorb the blood and at the same time stop the bleeding. It does not do anything special. (check the article)
*shrug* but as always (my boy scout experience) is to apply pressure below the wound when holding finger up above your shoulder level. Of course after cleaning the cut and dressing it.
Anyway, it's good information that I can learn how prevent bleeding in the future if suck my finger/thumb is not work but it should not bleeding again next time... It would cause low iron on your body if you carry on try how to prevent bleeding contuinely. Check with doctor straight way for iron level test .... I'm not sure which vitamin to prevent bleeding in the future. I think it's vitamin C, K or D... (I'm not sure which one - I'm going to google to find out later).Oh yeah and interesting link.
I suck my finger/thumb in my mouth to stop bleeding for few seconds... no more bleeding... It look like that I don't have any problem to prevent bleeding...Anyway, it's good information that I can learn how prevent bleeding in the future if suck my finger/thumb is not work but it should not bleeding again next time... It would cause low iron on your body if you carry on try how to prevent bleeding contuinely. Check with doctor straight way for iron level test .... I'm not sure which vitamin to prevent bleeding in the future. I think it's vitamin C, K or D... (I'm not sure which one - I'm going to google to find out later).
If anyone who have problem to prevent their bleeding, then have to change diet like eat more vitamin C, D, E and K. (eat green salads, & vegetables, fruits, fiber grains) to help to stop bleeding in the future.
~ gonna stay away from you distance rest of my life! 
You stated sucking your blood.. I bet you're getting there... growing growing..
Incoming way what you've gonna become to.....
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~ gonna stay away from you distance rest of my life!
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& addict to blood. Don´t worry, I won´t be here one day before Halloween for 3 to 4 weeks then you´ll be happy to stay away from me...