Role of Herbal Medication in Tobacco Cessation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: Literature reports randomized trials have examined herbal drugs and other smoking cessation therapies such as aromatherapy acupuncture but no comprehensive overview of the overall results has been provided. The present systematic review meta-analysis aimed to describe effectiveness safety medicines. Methods: This study was conducted from December 2020 April 2021 by searching seven databases. Herbal shown help people quit in controlled studies. Two teams researchers independently extracted data. Findings: A total 12 with 762 smokers were included this study. heterogeneity I2 43.6% P=0.03 (Cochrane Q test) χ2=15.77. odds ratio (OR) at 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.91 (0.68- 1.20) which shows a protective factor preparations very low heterogeneity. treatments Vernonia cinerea, St. John’s Wort, lavender essential oil significantly related higher continuous abstinence rate (CAR) compared controls risk (RR): 2.13 (0.57-4.61) week 8; RR: 2.72 (0.77-5.3) 12; 2.77 (0.37-1.13) 24. 7-day point (PAR) 8 1.24 (0.81-6.34) CI; 2.09 (0.93-8.29) 12, 2.11 (0.3-3.08) Black pepper lime better craving reduction than placebo group. found significant difference between treatment control groups adverse effects, despite some minor side effects drugs. Conclusion: showed potential habit. Further well-designed comparing standardized medicines conventional therapy are recommended reinforce