Since time immemorial, much has been said about the harmful effects of tobacco. Every person who consumes tobacco in any form is aware of the fact that this habit could eventually kill them and yet they continue to use this harmful substance. Tobacco and its additives has carcinogenic properties which lead to a variety of cancers and other ailments. Despite knowing all this, people are unwilling to stop the use of tobacco.
Once the tobacco consumers start experiencing the advanced signs of harms of tobacco use, they start thinking about quitting. The most challenging part is to manage the cravings and urges occurring from not consuming tobacco.
This blog elucidates 8 Ayurvedic foods that can help to manage the urge during the quit process.
1. Herbal Tea
A herbal tea made with equal amounts of jatasmi, brahmi and chamomile reduces the urge to use tobacco.
Mix 1 teaspoon of this blend in a cup of hot water, and drink it sip by sip, to relieve the desire to smoke.
2. Ginger
Ginger has Sulphur compounds which help in reducing tobacco addiction. Soak pieces of ginger in lemon juice, sprinkle black pepper and store it in a container. Whenever you get the urge to use tobacco or smoke, just suck into the pieces of ginger and you will notice the difference. You can also use pieces of dried pineapple and honey to do the trick.
3. Ginseng
This magical root not only reduces cravings but also helps the body to deal withdrawal symptoms like mood swings, irritability and stress.
4. Ajwain
Regularly chewing the seeds of ajwain when you crave for tobacco, will help you do away with tobacco addiction.
5. Cinnamon
Whenever you feel the urge to use tobacco, consume a piece of cinnamon. It will definitely help you deal with the craving.
6. Triphala
Consuming one tablespoon of triphala every night helps in clearing the toxic elements from your body which in turn reduces the craving for tobacco use.
7. Tulsi leaves
Chewing on 2-3 leaves of Holy basil every morning and evening helps reduce the craving for tobacco usage. It also helps cure problems caused by the earlier usage of tobacco.
8. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha helps the body rid toxins and alleviate anxiety levels. Taking 450 mg to 2 g of ashwagandha powder can relieve you of tobacco addiction.
These foods will help you delay the urge to smoke or chew. When you keep delaying the urges, you are in turn reducing the intake of your tobacco and also detoxifying your body of the toxins thereby making your body healthier and helping you to quit tobacco by reducing your cravings to consume tobacco.