Stop Smoking

For a smoker, the hardest thing to do is to quit the habit. From chronic smokers to relatively recent ones, the symptoms of smoking cessation prove to be too hard to overcome. Several methods exist to aid the smokers to quit smoking in a relatively easy way and out of these methods, the most natural and healthy method seems to be the usage of a herb to stop smoking.

Cigarettes contain a chemical called nicotine which is highly addictive . Therefore, once a smoker quits smoking, the nicotine cravings act up and usually draws the individual back to the habit. Certain techniques including nicotine replacement treatments provide a dose of nicotine to the body through products such as nicotine gums, sprays and patches. Although these may be effective, the usage of these promotes the nicotine addiction in the body.

Thus a good alternative would be a herb to stop smoking such as Lobelia ,commonly called Indian tobacco. A chemical called lobeline, which mimics the effects of nicotine while being non-addictive, is present in this herb. Therefore, this chemical can trick the body into thinking that there is nicotine in the system and in turn reducing the cravings. The usage of this plant as an herb to stop smoking is done in several ways, as this herb is available through many products such as cigarettes, gum and tea. Furthermore, these cigarettes do not contain any nicotine, tar or other harmful substances found in regular cigarettes. However, this herb is very strong and should be used with care as an overdose would result in conditions such as vomiting, weak pulse and drowsiness

Certain plants do not directly act as a herb to stop smoking, but instead helps the user to overcome the symptoms of smoking cessation. For instance, Memosa could replace anti-depressants as this herb contains properties that could help anxiety, nervousness and headaches. In addition, several plants such as Coltsfoot , Mullein and Horehound function as expectorants by inducing cough to clear the lungs out. These herbs also repair the damage inside the lungs caused by years of smoking. Moreover, rather than acting as a herb to stop smoking, Turmeric is known to remove the cancer causing agents from the lungs. Garlic is also claimed to counter the effects of nicotine addiction and calm the blood vessels by reversing the effects caused by smoking on blood pressure.

A physician should be consulted before using any herb to stop smoking. The correct usage of these would fulfill their primary function, to act as an herb to stop smoking rather than being a substitute to one addiction.