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Answers from Karen:
QUESTION: I'm in the process of kicking the NASTY smoking habit. I have herd a lot of good about the herb
LOBELIA, so I went and bought LOBELIA(inflata)50mg capsules. My question is is how many capsules should I take
and how many time a day. There seems to be all different answers on the internet on the right dosage (I sure wouldn't
want to OD on it) can you help.
ANSWER: Lobelia, also called "Indian Tobacco" or "pukeweed" in large amounts can cause vomiting and
could be fatal. Lobelia is usually used for coughs and other respiratory problems, but should never be taken
internally long term. It is an anti-spasmodic as well as an expectorant. It is usually combined with other herbs
as it is very potent. I wouldn't venture a guess as to dosage. I can't find anything referencing using it as a
smoking cessation aid. Since it is purported to have nicotine-like effects, it is probably feeding your cravings
rather than eliminating or suppressing them. I did find a reference saying that more than 50 mg can suppress
breathing, depress blood pressure and even lead to coma. Vitamins C, E and B complex will help you to rebuild
your system. Catnip, hops, skullcap and valerian root are better choices to reduce the anxiety and nervousness
associated with nicotine withdrawal. Dandelion Root and milk thistle will help protect your liver from the
toxins and slippery elm will help to relieve any lung congestion and coughs.
QUESTION: What i am looking for is a natural herb's that remove nicotine from the body. In combination with helping
with stress, etc that come with nicotine withdrawal. Any information would be greatly useful.
ANSWER: Congratulations on trying to kick the habit! Vitamins C, E and B complex will help you to rebuild your
system. Catnip, hops, skullcap and valerian root are good choices to reduce the anxiety and
nervousness associated with nicotine withdrawal. Dandelion Root and milk thistle will help protect your liver from the
toxins and slippery elm will help to relieve any lung congestion and coughs. If you are interested in a custom
formulation, please e-mail me with the word ORDER in the subject line and ask for my smoking cessation tea.
Answers from David:
QUESTION: Is there a herb that if I drink would cover up any tobacco use on a
insurance test?
ANSWER: None that I know of. I'd try stopping the tobacco.
QUESTION:
I was wondering if you know of any herbs that can assist in the reduction of nicotine cravings?
ANSWER: For Smoking Cessation yes there are herbs which reduce the cravings, make cigerettes taste bad and help
with withdrawal.
Here are a few examples:
Lobelia, Pukeweed, Indian Tobacco, Latin Named: Lobelia inflata, L. cardinalis, L. syhpilitica
Lobelia is an Antispasmodic especially to the lung and diaphragm it is appropriately used for cough, spastic bronchitis,
hiccups along with spasm in the muscle tissue and caused by the nervous system. In some instances it has been
shown to decreases nicotine cravings (lobelia is closely related to the nicotine plants in the plant kingdom and it is
theorized that the chemicals in lobelia take up the nicotene receptor sites in your body reducing cravings).
Lobelia is contraindicated during Pregnancy (unless you know what you are doing), low Blood Pressure, Depression
and people who get nauseated easily.
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