Natural Herbs To Help Quit Smoking

There are many stop-smoking remedies out there to help you fight nicotine withdrawal. But most of them contain nicotine helping you to wean yourself off of nicotine. You gradually decrease the amount until you no longer crave the nicotine anymore. There are better solutions out there. 100 percent natural herbs to help quit smoking can help with your cravings for a nicotine fix.

Lobelia (lobelia inflata) - (click here to buy)

The herb Lobelia has been used to help people with the effects of nicotine withdrawal and can be found in many over the counter anti-smoking products. The active ingredient Lobeline is thought to have the same actions on the body as nicotine does. In 1993 the FDA temporarily prohibited the sale because they claim there was no evidence that it was effective.

More research has been conducted showing that lobeline increases levels of dopamine similar to cigarettes. Both providing a feeling of pleasure and increased mood. Today there still is no evidence that proves that it helps people to quit smoking. All though many have used it and swear by its results.

So how does Lobelia help in quitting smoking? There are two main reasons, Lobeline is an alkaloid. It helps clear and open up the passages of the lungs. When the lungs are clean the taste and odor of cigarettes become unpleasant. Which results in no cravings for the nicotine.

Another reason is that it also contains a relaxant. This helps to loosen and ease the tension of the nervous system. Also helps in calming the nerves from withdrawal symptoms. These two alkaloids together help in stopping the nicotine addiction.

Lobelia itself is not addictive or habit forming. After you have kicked the habit you can discontinue using it. When quitting smoking make sure to drink lots of water and abide by the recommended dosage of lobelia. High dosages of this herb can be toxic. Before using this you should consult with your doctor first. People with heart disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, tobacco sensitivity, paralysis, seizure disorder or shortness of breath, pregnant and nursing woman and children should not take this herb.

Where To Get Lobelia

One of my favorite places online, Herbal Remedies, has some Lobelia tinctures and capsules. Follow this link to check out their page. Also, HerbsMD.com has some tinctures, extracts and capsules. If interested, click here to check out their Lobelia products.