Kicking the Habit the Herbal Way

I have decided that I'm going to give up smoking. Yes, I know I can do it using willpower alone if I really put my mind to it, as I have before, but I've been looking into the use of herbs to aid me through the anxiety of the initial period, as opposed to drugs, or nicotine substitutes.

There are three main reasons I want to give up smoking. The first is that gradually, smoking is being stopped in all public places, the pubs being next, on 1st July this year. Secondly, cigarettes are becoming increasingly expensive, mainly due to government taxing. Thirdly, and most importantly, smoking is damaging my health to such an extent that my life could be cut a deal shorter if I continue. In addition, there is one other reason, in that a special friend has been nagging me for a while now to give up, albeit for my own good, but I'd like my friend to know that I appreciate this and that they played quite a major role in my decision.

Anyway, I've been researching the herbs that can be used for this and although you can make your own potions and teas and the like:

***unless you know exactly what you're doing and are well up on herbal knowledge, then please leave well alone, because some herbs are dangerous if used in anything but very minimal amounts. They're not to be messed with***

If you want potions, teas or capsules, I would advise you, if seeking herbal remedies to contact a herbalist; you can probably find one in your local Health Food Shop, or find a local Herbalist. There are plenty of suppliers online and lots of advice too, and the main herbs helpful for giving up smoking are as follows: Avena Sativa,Garcinia Cambogia,Gotu Cola, Skullcap, Valerian, Parrot's Beak, Willow, Oak, Oregon Grape Root and Goldenseal.

I will also share a couple of suppliers I found online. Here you can find capsules, extracts and teas, which are expertly produced:

If in the U.K... http://www.homeherbs.co.uk

If in the U.S.A... http://www.wholesalesupplementstore.com

Some might argue that herbal remedies won't work but I have great belief in the healing power of herbs, not for just kicking the habit but for all manner of other things and I just thought I would share this with you.

I'm convinced that herbal remedies work, through previous trials but are you?