30.i. Herbs
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This article is from the Stop Smoking FAQ, by 70424.57@compuserve.com with numerous contributions by others.
30.i. Herbs
Herbal Teas. Excerpt from: Using Herbs To Quit Smoking by Elizabeth
Phillips, "The Herb Quarterly"(ISSN 0163-9900), Winter 1993.
A regimen of teas to take for a few weeks:
* First thing in the morning to relax: 1/2 teaspoon valerian root; 1/2
teaspoon chamomile
* 11 AM to aid in withdrawal: 1/2 teaspoon licorice root; 1/2 teaspoon
comfrey
* Noon to cleanse blood: 1/2 teaspoon black cohosh; 1/2 teaspoon burdock
root
* 2:30 PM to clear lungs: 1/2 teaspoon slippery elm; 1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek. NOTE: if after two days you are not coughing or bringing up
mucous, you can discontinue this tea)
* 4:00 PM to aid in quitting: 1/2 teaspoon magnolia; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint
* 6:00 PM to boost immune system: 1 teaspoon of Echinacea in a cup of
boiling water
These teas are brewed for ten minutes in four ounce teacups. Of course
there are always words of caution: check with your doctor before trying any
herbal remedy. Do not mix herbal remedies with over-the-counter
prescription medication. If you have allergies to ragweed or hay fever to
not take chamomile. You can substitute skullcap. If you have heart problems
do not take licorice root or goldenseal tabs. If you have high blood
pressure do not take vitamin E capsules. I would further recommend that you
get a copy of this article ... this tea regimen is for 3 WEEKS ONLY.
Thanks to the original poster, Barbara R.
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