Herbal Home Remedies for Addiction

Breaking unhealthy habits requires tremendous self work. Sometimes they require professional help, and if you're serious about getting free of whatever monkey you have on your back, then don't hesitate to find a professional or a program to help you. It's not a sign of weakness or lack of willpower...some addictions are so physical that they need intervention. During the withdrawal phase the nervous system can use some support.

Herbal remedies for addiction

The B vitamins are indicated and wild oats have long been used by herbalists to support the process.
Wild oats can be found as tinctures or extracts at health food stores or else you can purchase wild oats and make a tea. Use 1 tsp per cup of water just off the boil. Three cups a day should be found helpful.

Lobelia inflata is an herb which has long been used as part of formulations to help people kick the tobacco habit. Many combination tinctures and tablets are available in health food stores under various brand names. One other old folk remedy worth mentioning is the chewing on 'yellowroot' (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) to discourage smoking.