My Smoking Alternatives

Herbs have been used by our ancestors million years ago for a wide variety of reasons. Some people used herbs in order to heal, for religious purposes, and others used herbs for relaxation and to achieve heightened sense of well-being and so on. Herbs can be used as various legal smoke substitutes, but no matter how these herbs used, we should remember to use them carefully and to not abuse them.

Herbal highs are safe. However, being cautious taking these “highs” is something that should not be taken for granted. The product may be safe, but it will never be safe anymore if the user may render it dangerous. Therefore, being smart and not abusive will keep you safe.

Herbal highs like drug and narcotic are obtained by introducing the different natural organic properties of plant matter into human’s body system. These plants may be in the form of smoke, liquid or pill. The only big difference of herbal highs to other drugs is the fact that it is legal and safe to use. But then again, it should be properly taken.

Herbal highs are can be used when you are in the process of quitting smoking. It is also perfect for soothing frayed nerves after an arduous day and provides a sense of calm and serenity. Medically speaking, several kinds of legal herbs help stabilizing one’s blood pressure.

When you are going to use herbal highs for the first time, better start it with small amount. Then you will decide whether its flavor and effects meet your preference. Having herbal sample blends will be of best choice and your body will be later used to it.

There is one misconception about herbal high that I want to make it clear here. When we talk about herbs, they are not some sort of tobacco or marijuana. Herbal herbs do not even produce the same kind of effect that tobacco and marijuana gave. As a matter of fact, herbal highs do have distinct characteristics and flavors.

There are also some herbs that when you smoked, you can be addictive like in nicotine. That is why you should be more careful using herbal highs as your alternative tobacco because you may be only changing one addiction to another kind. But the good thing here, smoking herbs are much better than tobacco and a good way to abandon you from nicotine addiction.

You must be cautious before making up your mind to get those high herbs and purchase as many as you can. You have to first check the ingredients. And there must be NO additives or preservatives on it. If you want to smoke the mild kind of herbal high, then you should not buy herbal blend that has kava or other bark or root herbs for they are not smooth to smoke.

As part of the precautionary measures, do not use herbal high if you have any health conditions or still under some kind of medications. Better consult your physician first. It is also not advisable for pregnant women and nursing mothers. And last but definitely not the least, do not drive or operate any machinery while under the influence of these herbal highs.

Believe it or not, herbal cigarettes are very effective to quit smoking. Yes, you heard it right! Maybe you are in doubt that to smoke an herb will not stop the nicotine addiction. But I tell you, herbal smoke in the right blend can help you stop smoking. But, the way out from smoking addiction is never been easy for every smoker especially if you are a chain smoker.

The process to quit smoking addiction with herbal smoke takes time. At first, you have to use the strong combination of smoking herbs in order to replace your body’s craving for nicotine. So, when you feel the urge to smoke then smoke the herbs instead. After using the strong herbal smoke for quite a while, you can replace it with the milder blend for it will help you to relax and slowly prevents from smoking cigarette. After using the milder herbal smoke, the even milder herbal blend will be the next to reduce the cravings for smoking and you will not be nicotine dependent anymore.

Elimination of nicotine is very essential when quitting smoking. So, finding the herbal remedy that can eliminate and not increase nicotine in your body is the first big step to stop smoking. It’s like wanting to lose weight. When you want to lose weight, you have to lessen the calories from the body and not adding more calories. And using the herbal smoke is the best choice as a smoking alternative because it provides a natural herbal high without any nicotine. Herbal smoking is one hundred percent nicotine free.

There are actually many natural substances that can reduce nicotine cravings and also heal some damages caused by smoking. Most of these herbal smoking remedies are usually a combination of natural substances. Some of these natural substances used to help smokers get rid their nicotine addictions are: Passion flower, Skull cap, Elderberry, and Turmeric.

• Passion flower – A popular herbal remedy in Europe and was widely used by the ancient Aztecs. Passion flower have found to be an effective solution for anxiety and nervousness which is the usual smoke withdrawal syndrome. However, it is not safe to use for women who are pregnant and nursing babies. So better consult a doctor before using passion flower.
• Skull Cap – Skull cap like Passion flower is another popular herbal remedy that used to fight anxiety and depression. It also has inflammation properties.
• Elderberry – Unlike passion flower and Skull cap, Elderberry does not help to treat anxiety and depression. However, Elderberry has very high potent anti-oxidant properties that are needed to fight free radicals that cause damage to the body’s tissue. Well, many of these radicals are because of smoking.
• Turmeric – A common spice that is widely used in Indian food. The Turmeric removes the carcinogens in the body because of smoking.

As of the moment, herbal smoking remedies are becoming more popular among smokers as an effective alternative to help quit smoking. Unlike many smoking cessation products, herbal smoking does not contain even a small amount of nicotine. Herbal cigarettes have been used to help people who want to quit smoking for almost half a century now. Thus, it is definitely a safe and risk-free method to stop your smoking addiction. Remember, health is wealth and you must take care of your body before everything is too late. Use herbal smokes, and quit smoking!