QUIT SMOKING NATURALLY WITH HERBS

Smoking is one of the most dangerous habits for our health. While we can quit it with support of synthetic medication, this therapy may still work against our health. Unlike many herbs nature is offering us. Read on to learn more about.

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

As indicated in our publications and seminars several times, smoking is one of the most counterproductive lifestyle factors for your well-being. Especially for your heart health.
 
To cut down the risk of heart failure, consider 3 basic lifestyle factors such as healthy diet, physical exercise and to avoid smoking. Therefore, to quit smoking is certainly one of the best choices for your health – and longevity, with special reference to your heart.

BEST HERBS TO QUIT SMOKING – SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED

To support quitting smoking the natural way, there are quite a few herbs to consider, in order to

• decrease symptoms of withdrawal,
• reduce cravings
• detoxify lungs and the body in general
• decrease stress and anxiety
• etc.

 
Preferably to be taken, alternatively, as a tea - one cup 3 times a day.
 
Based on research at, inter alia, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, the University College London, UK, and the University of Groningen in Groningen, The Netherlands.
 
These herbs include…

•  St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

 
Besides treating anxiety and depression, this herb also supports

• expelling excess mucus from lungs and the bronchitis tract
• helps to heal the damage caused in lungs with year-long smoking
• clear bloodstream from toxins left after year-long smoking

 
Start with taking this herb 2-3 weeks before quitting smoking.

• Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

 
As a sedative herb it will also thwart nervous sleeplessness and tensions as well as easing anxiety, stress, irritability in consequence of quitting smoking.

• Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

 
With its expectorant properties, this herb can purify the lungs and clear mucous congestion. Also soothe mucous membranes in the respiratory system.
 
As well as helping to clear stress related to quitting of smoking, supporting mental clarity and to soothe the nervous system.
 
Even more. Hyssop can also reduce withdrawal symptoms by, inter alia,

• Clearing intestines, kidneys and the bladder, and the lungs from toxins

and

• Is ‘diaphoretic’ in the sense that it is cleansing the body through skin by sweating     

 

• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

 
As a demulcent and expectorant herb it is soothing irritation in lungs caused by smoke-related health issues, and to satisfy oral fixation of smoking.

• Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

 
For relieving anxiety and sleeplessness, especially in first days after quitting, and headaches which can happen during withdrawal period.

• Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

 
This herb is calming down and relaxing during withdrawal period, relieving restlessness and sleeplessness. Reducing anxiety and irritability. As well as diminishing nicotine cravings.

• Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)

 
This herb may well get down withdrawal symptoms since it is an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stress. Also countering effects of weight increase after smoking is quitted. Reducing stress hormone cortisol (responsible for increase of belly fat) and burning existing fat.
 
It also increases mental (and other) well-being.

• Oats (Avena sativa)

 
An extract of oats called ‘oat grass’ or ‘wild oats’ also can help easing the symptoms of withdrawal such as anxiety and stress, as well as nicotine cravings. It also may support better sleep.

• Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

 
This herb is calming the nervous system, easing symptoms of withdrawal such as nervousness, tension, stress and anxiety.

• Plantain (Plantago major)

 
This anti-inflammatory and demulcent expectorant may help to expel mucus from lungs.
 
When getting into the nasal passage by spray or ingestion, it develops an aversion to smoking.

• Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

 
Since this herb is demulcent, it can soothe lung inflammation and irritation. Therefore, it is very supportive in cases of quitting smoking. Also, promoting repair for lung purification and cell growth in the lungs, makes this herb an excellent natural candidate in cases of quitting smoking.
 
Additionally, it has calming effect reducing anxiety and sleeplessness when quitting smoking.

• Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

 
 As an expectorant and anti-spasmodic herb it also cuts down withdrawal symptoms as well as cravings when quitting smoking.
 
Another beneficial constituent in lobelia is isolobelaine which relaxes the nervous system during withdrawal period.    

• Calamus (Acorus calamus)

 
Also known as ‘sweet flag’ in folk wisdom, this herb supports eliminating excess mucus and clears bronchioles. As well as it cleans lungs from smoking-related toxins.
 
It may also remove the taste for tobacco.

• Korean ginseng (Pamax ginseng)

 
This herb supports the body dealing with physical as well as mental and emotional stress as a result of smoking concession. Improving mood and cutting down anxiety. Also, increasing energy and endurance in the withdrawal period. 

• Horsetail (Equisitum arvense)

 
Since this herb contains a little bit of nicotine, it may cut down the cravings for cigarettes, and withdrawal symptoms in first days of quitting.
 
Finally…

• Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)

 
As an expectorant herb it helps expelling mucus and cleanse the lungs.

IN A NUTSHELL

Smoking is one of the most dangerous habits for our health. While we can quit it with support of synthetic medication, this therapy may still work against our health. Unlike many herbs nature is offering us. As you could learn about in this blog.  
 

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DISCLAIMER

All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.