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Typically prescription drugs that make marketing claims to create more health and help in a patient create more harm sometimes resulting in chronic illness, disease mongering (the creation or expansion of disease where there was none) and in some cases death. The prevailing opioids epidemic is an excellent case in point. The above popular drug for quitting smoking was recalled by its manufacturer, Pfizer, because of the carcinogenic effects of the drugs. The drug thus created the precise disease it was designed to prevent. Consider the below natural remedies to address a smoking addiction:
12 Amazing Natural Herbs to Help Quit Smoking
Lobelia
St. John’s Wort
Blue Vervain
Catnip
Hyssop
Korean Ginseng
Motherwort
Oat Straw
Peppermint
Skullcap
Slippery Elm
Valerian Root
1. Lobelia
Lobelia is a potent herb that helps to calm the mind and relax the body. It has helped many people to control their cravings for nicotine. Lobelia is also reputed to have the effect of making cigarettes taste very bad.
2. St. John’s Wort
St. John Wort is one of the best-known herbs for promoting a positive mental attitude–something people often need help with during the early phases of becoming a non-smoker. Women commonly use it to help them stay balanced during their monthly cycle. However, it is also a safe sedative that relieves nervousness and anxiety, valid for the irritability, restlessness, and apprehension associated with quitting smoking.
3. Blue Vervain
Blue Vervain is a natural tranquillizer and a helpful herb for quitting smoking. It calms the nerves and assists with insomnia. Blue Vervain is an anti-inflammatory pain killer. It is also known as the Holy herb, Wild hyssop, American blue verbena and the Mosquito plant.
4. Catnip
Catnip is a soothing and relaxing herb on the digestive system. It helps relieve diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, upset stomach, and headache. Catnip’s antibiotic and astringent properties are also beneficial for treating colds and bronchial infections. Catnip also has antispasmodic properties beneficial for abdominal cramps and chronic coughing. And Catnip is also suitable for alleviating sleeplessness.
5. Hyssop
Hyssop is a herb that can help clear mucus congestion in the lungs associated with COPD. It can alleviate the anxiety and even hysteria associated with smoking withdrawal. Hyssop can clear the nasty phlegm associated with long-term smoking addiction on the lungs.
6. Korean Ginseng
Korean Ginseng Is one of the most popular herbs globally for stimulating energy and helping the body deal with stress. Ginseng is known to help reestablish balance in the body’s systems, which can be helpful to smokers as their bodies adjust to the absence of nicotine. This property enables ginseng to help alleviate the fatigue and anxiety related to quitting smoking. Korean Ginseng is known as Panax Ginseng and can be found at many online supplement stores.
7. Motherwort
Motherwort is another incredibly versatile above-ground plant used in menopause and heart conditions. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can relax blood vessels. Ancient Greeks administered it to pregnant women to relieve stress and anxiety. Motherwort is helpful to use several days before you decide to quit smoking as it will make the transition to a non-smoker more relaxed. You may find Motherwort listed as Lion’s Ear or Lion’s Tail.
8. Oat Straw (Oat Seed)
Oat Straw is one of the best remedies for stress, nervous debility, and exhaustion, primarily when associated with depression. Depression is a common affliction in people who have recently quit smoking, and taking Oat Straw or Oat Seed, as it is also known, will balance emotions.
9. Peppermint
Peppermint has a relaxing effect on the digestive system’s muscles, combats flatulence, and stimulates the flow of bile and other digestive juices. The volatile oil in peppermint acts as a mild anesthetic to the stomach wall, which helps alleviate feelings of nausea. Peppermint also eases anxiety and tension. Where headaches are associated with digestion, peppermint may help. It is a lovely drinking tea and can relax the nerves when picking up a cigarette or vaping.
10. Skullcap Herb to Quit Smoking
Skullcap contains plant compounds that help the brain produce more endorphins, naturally occurring chemicals that promote feelings of wellbeing. Skullcap enhance both awareness and calmness. Skullcap relaxes states of nervous tension while renewing and reviving the central nervous system. It is an excellent herb to support your quit smoking effort. 11. Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm is rich in nutrients and easy to digest, making it an excellent food during times of digestive discomfort, which can sometimes accompany smoking cessation. It works with the body to draw out impurities and toxins, assisting with healing the entire body. We have seen benefits in our guests at New Leaf suffering from inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease.
12. Valerian Root For Quitting Smoking
Valerian is one of the herbs of choice in smoking cessation to deal with insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety. Valerian is one of the premier sedative herbs used to aid anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Valerian also acts as a muscle relaxant and is often mistaken as a component of the pharmaceutical Valium. Valium is a root, below ground herb and is also a relaxing tea.
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