Homeopathy Remedies for Tobacco Craving


Anshutz gives a useful therapeutic differential diagnosis of the condition Tobacco, with the most useful homeopathic remedies. Therapeutic byways by E.P. Anshutz, published in 1900….


Plantago major [Plan]

      This remedy, it has been repeatedly affirmed, if taken persistently, say, in 3d potency, will cause a strong aversion to tobacco. Verified, but whether of benefit is an open question.

Arsenicum [Ars]

      According to Boenninghausen, Arsenicum 6, is the best remedy for the ills resulting from excessive tobacco chewing. Three times a day.

Ignatia [Ign]

      This is another remedy that is said to cause a distaste for tobacco. Take the 6th potency-Ignatia 6, four times daily. It is especially indicated for the nervous ills caused by too much tobacco.

Belladonna [Bell]

      is said to be the remedy for the headache caused by smoking.

It is, let us hope, needless to add here that the real cure for the ills of tobacco is to either cease using it or to use it in moderation. Even an excess of beef-steak and potatoes is harmful. Excess is the root of most physical ills.

E.P. Anshutz
Edward Pollock Anshutz – 1846-1918. Editor - Homeopathic Recorder and author of New Old and Forgotten Remedies. Held an Hon. Doctor of Medicine from Hering Medical College.