Herbal Remedy to Quit Smoking

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Hypericum, or St. Johns wort is an exceptional herb and is a powerful tonic to the nervous system.

The diverse use of Hypericum in herbal medicine covers immune support, anxiety, depression, and a digestive and respiratory tonic and therefore considered one of the better herbal remedies to quit smoking.

The flowers of this herb contain hypericin, and hyperforin both which are vital compounds that give this herb its mood enhancing reputation. This action is increased by the flavenoid glycosides found in this plant and standardised amounts of hypericin and flavenoid glycosides can be found in quality preparations. Caution is necessary for those taking warfarin, digoxin, drugs used to treat HIV (indinavir and nevirapine), chemotherapy medications such as irinotecan, and antihistamines, benzodiazepines and simvastatin. If you are scheduled for surgery, it is recommended to cease use for seven days before a general anaesthetic under the supervision of your health care practitioner.

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