Though an older practice than the regular cigaretter smoking, herbal Smoking is yet to be discovered by 60% of the world’s smoker’s population.

However, with more people falling prey to the deadly problems which are caused by tobacco and nicotine, people are slowly recognising the numerous benefits of herbal smoking over tobacco smoking.

5 straight advantages of herbal smoking over regular smoking

Here are some of the great benefits which might make herbal smoking a better option for many who are yet to leave that cigarette.

Herbal advantage No.1:

No nicotine, or less nicotine means - less fatal. Most herbal mixtures that people use contain plants and leaves which have low or no nicotine in them, giving them a much needed edge over tobacco, which is loaded with nicotine.

Herbal advantage No.2:

Benefits of herbs - Herbal mixtures are often created and mixed in such a way so as to maximise the benefits and medicinal qualities of select herbs and plants. These medicianal advantages not only helps a smoker to give added health benefits, but also enjoy a smoke with guilt free. That’s guilt free pleasure for you!

Herbal advantage No.3:

More pleasure than conventional tobacco smoking - Many herbalists and herbal smokers feel that smoking certain herbs gives a much higher pleasure than smoking tobacco. Various psychological and physiological feelings are experienced by these smokers and this gives better satisfaction.

Herbal advantage No.4:

Breaks monotony and gives one more adventure - Herbal smoking means smoking not only of herbs, but smoking of herbal mixtures. Hence, one is free to create as many mixtures as possible from a large variety of herbs. Newer things can be tried everyday without getting addicted or used to any one herb.

Herbal advantage No.5:

The body is not damaged permanently - Unlike regular smoking, herbal blends and mixtures do not leave any permanent effects on the body, everything is flushed within 24 hours. This advantage of herbal smoking ensures a person is not addicted, even to herbal smoking in any way.

The chief benefit is that the smoker is benefitted from the medicinal properties of the herb that is being smoked. But an important point to note is that not all smokers, inspite of knowing about herbal smoking, advise this as a means to quitting smoking as they feel that the smoke is still harmful for the lungs.

Herbal smoking has been a practice for thousands of years throughout every culture. While plants like tobacco and cannabis were more popular because it provided a sense of euphoria, herbal smoking of non-addictive, nicotine-free plants were very often used for its social and or health giving benefits.

Herbs are the source of most modern drugs and herbs are known to have health benefits when used in a therapeutic dosage. It is under this premise that many herbal smokers advocate herbal smoking over tobacco.