Tea and Quitting Smoking

[Chelsye]

Anyone have any tea suggestions for easing the pain of quitting smoking? I have been sticking with herbal teas (can't handle caffeine now that I've quit ) but I wasn't sure if there was something specific that may help.

[Warden Andy]

Lapsang Souchong. It's a very smokey tea, so I would imagine it would be good for helping quiting smoking. Just do a 30-45 second rinse to get rid of most of the caffeine.

[PlantFan]

I've heard from a friend who used to smoke that a drop of clove bud essential oil on the tongue is supposed to curb cravings for smoking. Maybe try a drop in your tea? (and it just smells wonderful!)

[Deleted User #2499]

Take a look for 'West Lake Stop Smoking Tea' online (info at: http://www.itmonline.org/jintu/smoking.htm), or at your local Chinese apothecary. It has a good reputation within Chinese Medicine.

You might also consider finding an all herbal smoking blend (lobelia, mullein, wild lettuce, etc), to wean yourself from tobacco, while keeping the oral fixation for the timebeing. This can be helpful for some, though others prefer to quit cold turkey.

Good luck,

Jake Mayer, MSOM, Lic. Acupuncturist
Lapis Teahouse Private Label Tea
jake@lapisteahouse.com
http://www.lapisteahouse.com

[maxman]

You might also consider finding an all herbal smoking blend (lobelia, mullein, wild lettuce, etc), to wean yourself from tobacco,
Good luck,

Jake Mayer, MSOM, Lic. Acupuncturist
Lapis Teahouse Private Label Tea
jake@lapisteahouse.com
http://www.lapisteahouse.com

I disagree with this advice. If you're gonna quit smoking, then quit smoking; don't switch addictions.