For a smoker, the hardest thing to do is to quit the habit. From chronic smokers to relatively recent ones, the symptoms of smoking cessation prove to be too hard to overcome. Several methods exist to aid the smokers to quit smoking in a relatively easy way and out of these methods, the most natural and healthy method seems to be the usage of a herb to stop smoking.

Nicotine is the component that is included in cigarettes that makes it so addictive. So although the cigarette may not be able to overcome the nicotine addiction will play up at some point. That is why nicotine replacement therapies and other such techniques such as nicotine gums, sprays and patches have been introduced to the market in order to help smokers to quit smoking. Although these may be good, the utilization of these promotes the nicotine dependance in the body.

Thus a good alternative would be a herb to stop smoking such as Lobelia ,commonly called Indian tobacco. A chemical substance called lobeline, which mimics the effects of nicotine while being non-addictive, is present in this herb. Therefore, this chemical can trick the body into thinking that there is nicotine in the system and in turn reducing the cravings. The usage of this plant as an herb to stop smoking is done in various ways, as this herb is available through numerous products such as cigarettes, gum and tea. Since the substances do not contain harmful substances that can be found in cigarettes the effect on the body is much safer. But an overdose of the herb would surely bring about adverse effects such as weak pulse, vomiting and drowsiness

Some plants do not instantly act as a herbs to stop smoking, but rather helps the user to overcome the symptoms of smoking cessation. As an example, Memosa is a natural anti depressant that contains herbs to stop anxiety and nervousness along with headaches. Other plants such as Coltsfoot , Mullein and Horehound act as expectorants that clears the throat and lungs. These herbs also repair the damage inside the lungs caused by years of smoking. Moreover, rather than acting as a herb to stop smoking, Turmeric is known to remove the cancer causing agents from the lungs. Garlic is also claimed to counter the effects of nicotine addiction and calm the blood vessels by reversing the effects caused by smoking on blood pressure.

However, remember that a physician's approval is always needed for a herb to stop smoking to be used. You indeed need to follow upon the correct dosage of drugs in order to get over the habit.