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| Herbal Remedies to Quit Smoking |  Herbal remedies that help to withdraw smoking are very popular nowadays and if you smoke, you may use them effectively. They sooth nerves, make circulaton better and work as relaxants. If you are eager to stop smoking, you may also take part in a support group or use telephone support services.
There is an overview of herbs that are effectively used for this purpose.
Oat Straw (Avina sativa)
Oat Straw is applied together with the seed of this herb, and it is known as one of the best nerve tonics and a popular herbal remedy used to withdraw smoking. The active constituencies of Oat Straw are applied in the case of nervous weakness and it is used as a mild stimulator to the central nervous system, where avenine increases the peripheral blood flow in the body and provides the withdrawal from smoking addiction. Oat Straw is applied in the form of a fluid extract or as tea.
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)
Lobeline, that grows in Lobelia, has the same effect on the nervous system as nicotine, it works as a substitute for nicotine while you are getting rid of smoking. One should remember that the herb is very toxic at relatively low doses and it should be applied only under the guidancance of a qualified health care practitioner. Some studies claim that this herb has not proved its effectiveness in treating nicotine withdrawal.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis )
It is known as one of the best known herbal sedatives, it is applied to increase deep sleep, lessen morning sleepiness and works as a calmative during the process of withdrawal. Used together with Lemon Balm and St John’s Wort, Valerian belongs to one third of a valuable antidepressant, it lessens symptoms of anxiety and fear. One should take measures in the use of this herb when you apply other central nervous system depressants; that’s why it is recommended to consult your medical professional beforeapplying it. Valerian has been applied safely for many years and it can be applied to achieve relaxation.
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Hypericum, or St. Johns Wort has proved its effectiveness as a tonic to the nervous system. It provides immune support, anxiety, depression, and it is applied as a digestive and respiratory tonic and that is why it is known as one of the most effective methods of smoking withdrawal. The flowers of this herb include hypericin and hyperforin, that are known as active constituencies of the herb. One should be careful while applying warfarin, digoxin, drugs applied in the cure of HIV (indinavir and nevirapine), chemotherapy medications such as irinotecan, and antihistamines, benzodiazepines and simvastatin. If you should undergo a surgery, you should stop applying St. Johns Wort for a week before a general anaesthetic performed under the guidance of your health care practitioner.
Frequently people smoke under the influence of stress. As soon as you lessen your stress levels, the necessity to smoke lessens too. There are many methods to reduce stress. Herbs are used against smoking, because they sooth a stressed nervous system. Among other methods there are massage, acupuncture, meditation and gentle exercise. It is recommended to take inside antioxidant vitamins such as A, C, E together with a quality B complex vitamin.
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