Some Natural Ways to Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking requires much willpower and determination and in this article we'll show you some natural ways you can do this

Reviewed and approved by psychologist Valeria Sabater.

Written by Valeria Sabater

Last update: 27 May, 2022

It’s clear that smoking is one of the worst habits for your health. The addiction and dependence that nicotine causes make you a slave to cigarettes every day. Your health deteriorates and they start to control your life. For this reason, today we’ll be showing you some natural ways to quit smoking.

Quitting smoking will require a lot of willpower and clear personal determination. However, it will be worth it to get rid of all the side effects that tobacco causes. In order to do that, you will need the help of a professional, your doctor, or simply personal motivation. Statistics show say that there are many people who have been able to stop smoking by themselves.

Willpower,  perseverance, and the need to lead a healthier life should be the fundamental pillars to establish your determination, especially if you smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day.

The plants that we will tell you about next may help you alleviate your urges, relax you, and tone down the withdrawal symptoms. They are easy to find: you can buy them in your supermarket or herbal shops. Their preparation is also simple, just include them in your diet everyday. But, above all, try  to change your habits, and try to do more exercise. Fight, more than anything, against those urges to reach for the first cigarette of the day after barely waking up.

Ways to quit smoking: Passion flower

One of the best ways to quit smoking is by using this beautiful flower. Some of its virtues are to slow down withdrawal symptoms, relax you, and help you to rest. To prepare passion flower, we recommend using both its petals and fruit in dry form. Use a spoon to collect several of its petals and fruits and boil them. After that, let it sit for 10 minutes.

You can take it before going to sleep. You will rest better and wake up relaxed.

Licorice

Licorice has been used for many centuries as a tobacco substitute. Chewing its root gives you huge physical and psychological benefits. It also relaxes you, and its components not only alleviate  withdrawals but can also help to prevent skin cancer as well. It is a plant with limited toxicity, although it is not beneficial for diabetes since it interacts with certain medications.

You can consume it in various ways: in powder form and in an infusion. You can simply chew its root, or even taking licorice pills that herbal stores sell.

Ginger

Ginger has huge health benefits, especially for your digestive system. Because of that, it can often be found in many culinary recipes and natural remedies. The part of this plant that is usually used is its root, making it great to drink in a tea or infusion.

Ginger helps alleviate your urges to smoke and, just like licorice, it leaves a satisfying sensation on your palate due to its strong flavor. This will help to distract you from your urges for a cigarette.

Noni

Noni is an excellent medicinal plant with very characteristic fruit and is now used in a lot of old cultures as a remedy for many diseases and illnesses. In your case, it is best to use noni’s dry leaves to make  infusions to help you stop smoking. It doesn’t only allow you to relax and fight withdrawals, but it will also help you rest and improve digestion.

Begin by telling yourself from now on that your willpower is essential to free yourself little by little from this dependence. Start to limit the number of cigarettes you have every day. Watch out for those moments that you know you need that expected dose of nicotine. These include when you wake up, after eating, when you drink coffee, when you meet with family or friends etc. Medicinal plants will always be a great partner for you, but your willpower is your main way you can free yourself from nicotine.