Stevia herb comes in as the latest anti-smoking therapy at a time you are planning to quit smoking. Ask a daily smoker who has just quit smoking. Quitting smoking is easier said than done. Nicotine addiction can spiral painful withdrawal symptoms making you edgy, anxious, lose appetite, and have spurts of anger. The more you smoke, the more nicotine your body requires to function regularly. And once this nicotine is a part of your bloodstream it can be very difficult to flush it out altogether.
Over a period of time these physical symptoms and restlessness might subside, but the craving for nicotine doesn’t. So if you have resolved to quit smoking for good and take up a healthy lifestyle, there is just one herb, you need to use. Your urge to light up again will be completely destroyed.
Herb that helps you quit smoking
This herb is called Stevia (meethi patti) that helps stave off cigarette and alcohol addiction, according to a recent study by German researchers. The herb blocks the neurotransmitters that send signals to the brain to pick up a cigarette. With its origin in Paraguay, the Stevia herb is a part of the chrysanthemum family that has been used as a natural sweetener for quite some time. But its most essential use is as an anti-smoking therapy in which just a few drops of the herb on the tongue every time you feel the urge to smoke can produce unbelievable results. It instantly kills your craving for a smoke.
If you are determined to give up smoking, immediately stock this herb. You can buy this herb in both powdered and liquid form from departmental stores or even order it online.
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Benefits of stevia herb other than smoking
The herb works to fight obesity, diabetes and hypertension. In fact it is also used across a host of skincare products as it has the property to moisturise and tighten skin and even make it soft and supple. A great agent to fight acne.
Now if you manage to get hold of fresh Stevia leaves it is better to dry them out in the sun for convenient use. You need to chop the stem and then strip the leaves before you set them outdoors for drying. Place them over a dry cotton fabric when you do so. Make sure the leaves are completely dry before you put them in a food processor and grind them. Immediately store them in an airtight container.
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