Expert: Glen Aukerman, M.D. - 3/27/2007

Question
Are there any homeopathic remedies to help kick the smoking habit?  Would homeopathic Lobelia help with the cravings?

Answer
Not really,
See references from naturalstandards.com
Lobelia inflata  


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Reference list with links to PubMed: Indian tobacco
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