Core Viewpoint - Traditional Chinese medicine offers various methods to help individuals quit smoking by addressing both the symptoms and underlying issues related to smoking addiction [1][6]. Group 1: Methods for Quitting Smoking - **Tea Replacement**: Drinking herbal teas such as green tea, mint, or licorice can help clear lung energy and reduce cravings. For those with weak stomachs, red tea can be used instead [1]. - **Herbal Decoction**: A combination of herbs like purple aster, winter flower, and loquat leaves can be used to alleviate symptoms such as cough and phlegm associated with smoking [2][3]. - **Herbal Patches**: Applying a patch made from herbs like cinnamon and clove can help reduce cravings and anxiety when used consistently over time [4]. - **Aromatherapy**: Carrying mugwort sticks and inhaling their aroma can create an aversion to the smell of cigarettes, aiding in the quitting process [5]. - **Acupuncture**: Stimulating specific ear points related to lung and bronchial health can help decrease the desire to smoke [5]. Group 2: Health Risks of Smoking - **Chemical Exposure**: Smoking releases over 7,000 chemicals, with nicotine acting as a highly addictive substance that affects the brain's reward system [6]. - **Cancer Risk**: Smokers are 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer compared to non-smokers, and the incidence of coronary heart disease increases by 2-4 times [6]. - **Secondhand Smoke Effects**: Children exposed to secondhand smoke face a 6-fold increase in respiratory infections and a 3-fold increase in asthma rates [6].