Herbs To Help You Quit Smoking
Lobelia – contains the alkaloid lobeline, which acts as a temporary replacement for nicotine — satisfying the body’s craving.
Passion Flower & Oat straw – help to calm and nourish the nervous system, which will help with the irritability experienced during withdrawal.
Mullein — a plant smoked traditionally by Native Americans for lung healing (protecting against inflammation of the respiratory tract) and ceremonial purposes. (Try smoking this non-toxic, non-nicotine herb instead of tobacco by rolling its leaves in cigarette papers or via pipe.)
Ginger root – aids in restoring health and function to the digestive system and relieves nausea often associated with nicotine withdrawal (Chewing on pieces of fresh ginger root or candied ginger can help curb cravings. So can sucking on a whole clove.)
Skullcap – used effectively in the treatment of an overactive nervous system (most effective in relieving tension and anxiety).
Eleuthero Root — helps to build the immune system and supports the body during stressful times.
Echinacea Root & Garlic – both increase the lungs’ resistance to infection and disease. (Purchase the best whole Echinacea Tincture here.
Several different preparations of the herbs listed above can be created at home or purchased. Look for teas, extracts, tinctures, or capsules. Use them whenever you have the desire smoke, up to six times a day.
Essential Oils To Help You Quit Smoking
Essential oils can be used as a potent and effective treatment for smoking cessation. They work by helping you control the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.
The use of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essentials oils is a safe and natural way to help alleviate irritability, anxiety, stress, fatigue and nervousness – which are most often symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal.
Oils such as…
- Helichrysum (aids in tobacco detoxification)
- Black Pepper (helps to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms)
- Marjoram
- Lemon
- Lime
- Grapefruit
- Wild Orange
- Clove
- Geranium
- Roman Chamomile
- Ylang Ylang
…can be use topically, aromatically, and/or as dietary supplements.
Quit Smoking Mixture
Mix 1 ounce of fractionated coconut, olive, or jojoba oil with 12 drops of any combination of ylang ylang, wild orange, chamomile, marjoram, and/or grapefruit pure essential oils. Store in a small glass dropper or roller top bottle. Apply oil to skin under nose or to a cotton ball and inhale with several deep breaths when the urge to smoke arises.
What natural remedies helped you — or someone you know — quit smoking?
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