Smokers know very well the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes. It is a habit that gives nothing but health problems such as cancer related diseases. The nicotine and carbon monoxide can raise the heart rate and blood pressure which in turns causes the heart and veins to weaken. Some may have their limbs being cut off of oxygen turning the legs or the arms useless and amputated. Some may find themselves too late pleading for air, experiencing stroke or heart attacks.
So there goes what happens to smokers. But it is never too late to quit. There is hope and there are some ways to quit smoking such as using herbs. However, you should consult with your doctor or heath care provider before using any of these herbs. Let us take a look at some of these stop smoking herbs.
- Avena Sativa – Also known as the common oat. It is believed that the plant's alcohol based tincture can lessen nicotine withdrawal which will aid the stop smoking process.
- Garcinia Cambogia – It is a yellowish fruit from India and has been used to treat rheumatism. In terms of smoking, it decreases cigarette cravings that is helpful in smoking cessation.
- Gotu Cola – This herb can reduce cravings at the same time lessen or prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It is not only confined for smoking cessation but it also claims to have helped those withdrawing from other substances such as opium.
- Lobelia – Claims to have similar effect as that of the nicotine in the nervous system making it as a nicotine replacement herb. It can be toxic even at low doses. Seek medical advice before using this herb.
- Skullcap – Also known as Mad Dog Weed is a type of herb that can induce sleep naturally and helps reduce the withdrawal symptoms of nicotine dependency.
- Valerian – It is a sedative or can induce sleeping. It can reduce cigarette cravings because it can help calm the nervous system. It is also known to reduce anxiety and fear making it an antidepressant herb.
- Parrot’s Beak – This herb helps in relaxing the nerves and muscles at the same time eases mild depression resulting to decrease or elimination of nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
- Hops – Hops can help in relieving anxiety and promotes sleep.
- Gentian – It aids in the calming of the stomach. It relieves dyspepsia or indigestion as a result from withdrawal symptoms. It also aids in the relief from nausea.
- Korean Ginseng – It helped in the improvement of the body’s coping ability with stress and anxiety. It can help the body in getting rid of the toxins produced by cigarettes.
- St. John's Wort - This herb is a very powerful tonic to help the nervous system and is regarded as one of the best herbal remedies to help stop smoking. If you are taking other medicine, you should consult a doctor before you take the drug because of the danger of drug interactions.
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