Getting rid of an addiction is difficult, especially when you are surrounded by people who are addicted to the same things. Smoking is one addiction that most people attempt to quit; however it seems to be the most difficult as well. Beyond the understanding of the stress that it puts your body through by corrupting your lung and respiratory system, it is also not accepted socially. Women who smoke are often looked at differently. It is also bad for them to smoke during pregnancy as it affects the fetus. For those who are struggling to give up the addiction they must look at herbal remedies to help to kick the butt.

To begin with you cannot quit smoking over night; it is a slow process where you reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke daily and then eventually bring it down to none a day. You can also replace the tar cigarettes with herbal ones. In the process from reduction to quitting; you will suffer from withdrawal symptoms. These will include itching skin, depression, mood swings, loss of feeling in your limbs due to lack of blood circulation and indigestion. This will happen if your body has created a dependence on the nicotine that you were regularly supplying.

Herbal teas can help you to reduce the withdrawal symptoms. Green tea helps to eliminate the toxins from the body and increase the blood circulation to help to get back lost circulation and reduce numbness in your body. Peppermint based teas will help to reduce the stomach cramps and indigestion. For those who are not into drinking hot teas then there are several other herbs that can be added to your food preparations and yet others that are available in the tablet form.

Take St. John’s wart for example. It has gained recognition worldwide as being the herb that helps to take care of indigestion, reduce stomach cramps and heal your lungs. They do not cause any side effects and hence can be used on a long term basis.

You must make sure that you speak with your doctor before you administer any herbs as it may cause side effects or have negative reactions if you are using anti biotic medications at the same time.