Stop smoking herbs can help you give up the smoking habit. They help in combating the withdrawal symptoms that every smoker faces when he tries to give up smoking. Among other things, the herbal cures lead to positive mood swings and reduce the urge to light another cigarette.
Some of the natural substances that can be used by people when they quit smoking are:
1. Lobelia or Indian Tobacco: It has the same effect as nicotine though it is not addictive. You can get it in a dried state or as a liquid extract and take it whenever you crave for nicotine.
2. Mimosa tea: Giving up smoking may make you feel anxious, or give you a headache. A strong cup of Mimosa tea can boost your mood and help you calm down. It is not addictive and is recommended for use instead of anti-depressant medicines. Similarly, the traditional Chinese CaoSu herb diminishes the desire to smoke.
3. Non-tobacco cigarettes: These look like regular cigarettes and are available in many flavors like burnt sienna and menthol. They offer the same sensation while smoking as regular cigarettes but are healthier because they don’t contain nicotine or tar.
However, you must consult your doctor before taking herbal medicines, because many of them may contain substances similar to drugs.
You must also eat lots of raw or lightly steamed fresh fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water, fruit juice, herbal tea, etc, to flush out the nicotine. Try taking hot baths, whirlpool baths and saunas. These make you feel better, and reduce the urge to smoke. Another way to fight the craving for nicotine is to chew on a large flavored toothpick, or squirt juice into your mouth. Similarly, drinking herbal tea, which is made from five different herbs, can help you to fight the urge to smoke.
