One of the biggest problems people have with smoking cessation is to get the tar and nicotine out of their systems, along with all the other poisons that continue to make one crave those nasty cigarettes.
I’ve mentioned some natural ways that one can do this on your own, but what about natural herbs or homeopathic remedies? Can any of these help, and if so, how do they work to not only rid your body of these toxins, but to encourage you to quit smoking as well?
Let’s look at some of these here.
Improving mood
Many homeopathic and herbal remedies work by improving your overall mood and outlook so as to be better prepared mentally and emotionally to give up cigarettes. Some of these include:
Hypericum and Scuttelaria laterifolia are two herbs well known for their beneficial effects on mood and nervous system health.
While Hypericum helps to balance serotonin levels in the brain and ensure the healthy functioning of the entire nervous system, Scuttelaria acts as a nervous system tonic and also prevents the insomnia and headaches usually associated with nicotine withdrawal.
Chromium is a naturally occurring trace mineral which helps the body to break down protein and fat. It is also known to assist with the efficient use of insulin, thereby helping the body to maintain normal blood sugar levels and prevent the sugar craving often associated with nicotine withdrawal.
It is also well known that low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can cause irritability, which can make it more difficult to resist having a cigarette.
Other common ingredients in smoking cessation products generally encourage calm and relieve restlessness, and typically are:
- Arsenicum Album
- Caladium Seguinum
- Carbolicum Acidum
- Daphne Indica
- Eugenia Jambosa
- Kali Phosphoricum
- Lobelia Inflata
- Nicotinum
- Nux Vomica
- Plantago Major
- Saccharum Officinale
- Staphysagria
- Tabacum
- Thuja Occidentalis
Warning: Before you start taking herbal or homeopathic supplements you should contact your doctor to see if there is any risk for you!