Despite the FDA's aggressive approach to communicating the risks of smoking, an estimated 43.8 million people, or 19% of all adults (aged 18 years or older) smoke cigarettes in the United States. More common among men (21.6%) than women (16.5%), it is the leading cause of preventable or premature deaths accounting for 440,000 deaths, or one of every five deaths each year and costing $96 billion a year in medical costs, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Though well aware of the hazards, smokers are powerless to the desire to light up because smoking is an addiction.

The 200-year-old form of natural medicine, Homeopathy which is based on the scientific principle of "like cures like" has much to offer to help one quit smoking, naturally. It goes a long way in relieving the physical symptoms of nicotine and tobacco withdrawal, such as nervousness, jitters, increased appetite, and insomnia. For the best and deepest results, it is recommended to see a professional homeopath who will prescribe a "constitutional remedy".

Tabaccum - an extract of the tobacco plant that does not contain the carcinogenic chemicals of cigarettes and chewing tobacco yet has the chemical properties needed to relieve withdrawal symptoms. It helps the person eliminate tobacco from their body and help reduce cravings for it. Additionally, the natural preparations of botanical compounds can help to alleviate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and help people find a new, tobacco-free life.
Preparations ofignatia, abies nigra,aconite, andveratrum albumcan help to overcome the physical symptoms of nicotine and tobacco withdrawal, such as nervousness, jitters, increased appetite, and insomnia.

Plantago Major - extracts of the oatmeal and plantain plants, are cleansing extracts that can help to rid the human body of toxins such as nicotine more quickly. It relieves the craving for cigarettes and the infamous cough to subside in a timelier manner. It also helps to produce disgust for tobacco for habitual tobacco chewers

Caladium (arum root) - helps the person develop a distaste for tobacco.

Oats - reduces or eliminates tobacco cravings, also, they reduce number of cigarettes desired even in those people not trying to quit.

Cayenne Pepper - desensitizes the respiratory linings to tobacco and chemical irritants. It's an antioxidant that stabilizes lung membranes preventing damage. The warm peppery taste reduces cigarette cravings.

Ginger - prevents nausea, helps quitting, and reduces anxiety. Ginger produces perspiration which helps to shed toxins generated from smoking.

Ginseng - known to prevent the nicotine-induced release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what makes people feel good after smoking and is part of the addiction process (prevents cravings)

Peppermint - nausea can be alleviated with peppermint tea or peppermint oil. It's great for relieving nausea but is also helps relaxation. It has an anaesthetic and pain-relieving effect on the body

Lobelia - the herb has been promoted to help people fight the effects of nicotine withdrawal and is found in many anti-smoking products. The active ingredient is thought to have similar actions on the body as nicotine.

Nux vomica - reduces the body's craving for nicotine

Staphysagria - increases will power and helps break the smoking habit. The typical profile of a person benefitting from this remedy is someone who on the outside appears proud and dignified but on the inside suffers from a history of abuse, humiliation or neglect

Avena - extracts of the oatmeal and plantain plants, are cleansing extracts that can help to rid the human body of toxins such as nicotine more quickly, helps with the long process of detoxification

Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances that come from plants, minerals, or animals and have been proven by generations of successful use rather than biased studies run by profiteers. So go ahead and give it a fair chance, the results will surprise you!