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Lobelia:
Lobelia is also known as "Indian Tobacco", since the active ingredient (Lobeline) in this plant produces a similar effect in your body as the nicotine found in cigarettes. We all know the benefits when a person stops smoking, and Lobelia may be able to help you in this regard. Your body's response to Lobelia may greatly reduce your nicotine cravings. What's more, Lobelia can even make smoking cigarettes taste bad! Soon you may not even want to smoke. If you are worried about gaining weight while quitting smoking, Lobelia has the added benefit of suppressing your appetite (In fact, Lobelia is often used for weight loss, alone).
Lobelia is also known as "Indian Tobacco", since the active ingredient (Lobeline) in this plant produces a similar effect in your body as the nicotine found in cigarettes. We all know the benefits when a person stops smoking, and Lobelia may be able to help you in this regard. Your body's response to Lobelia may greatly reduce your nicotine cravings. What's more, Lobelia can even make smoking cigarettes taste bad! Soon you may not even want to smoke. If you are worried about gaining weight while quitting smoking, Lobelia has the added benefit of suppressing your appetite (In fact, Lobelia is often used for weight loss, alone).
Sumac Berries:
The Sumac plant is quite common in Central and Eastern North America, and are especially evident in the fall with its fire colored leaves and bright red fruit. Just keep a watch out for the poisonous strain of sumac - not too difficult, as poisonous sumac has white berries instead of red. The leaves and berries can be dried and smoked for asthma, and the berries alone have been considered a cure for tobacco addiction when smoked.
The Sumac plant is quite common in Central and Eastern North America, and are especially evident in the fall with its fire colored leaves and bright red fruit. Just keep a watch out for the poisonous strain of sumac - not too difficult, as poisonous sumac has white berries instead of red. The leaves and berries can be dried and smoked for asthma, and the berries alone have been considered a cure for tobacco addiction when smoked.
Lobelia
is available in herb and health food stores. It can be found as a
dried herb, powder, extract, and capsule form. Be sure to follow
the instructions on the label, and increase the amount of water that
you drink daily, to help flush out the nicotine and other toxins from
your body.
CAUTION: Although effective in small doses, the FDA considers Lobelia to be mildly poisonous! Lobelia can cause serious side effects such as nausea and vomiting for some people, even when used at the recommended dose. A dose of Lobelia higher than 50 mg has the potential to suppress breathing and depress your blood pressure, possibly leading to coma. SEEK YOUR DOCTOR'S ADVICE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS HERB.
CAUTION: Although effective in small doses, the FDA considers Lobelia to be mildly poisonous! Lobelia can cause serious side effects such as nausea and vomiting for some people, even when used at the recommended dose. A dose of Lobelia higher than 50 mg has the potential to suppress breathing and depress your blood pressure, possibly leading to coma. SEEK YOUR DOCTOR'S ADVICE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS HERB.
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Lobelia can naturally curb your craving for nicotine.
Lobelia can naturally curb your craving for nicotine.
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