Cream of tartar is sediment in powder form which is chemically referred to as potassium hydrogen tart rate. The sediment is obtained from the bottom of the barrel of wine. However, cream of tartar does not contain alcohol. It is commonly used in cooking to prevent sugar from crystallization in whipped toppings on desserts and to stabilize whites of egg in meringues. But, it is also used to help in quitting smoking.

Can Cream of Tartar Aid in Quitting Smoking?

Yes, it works. After quitting smoking, nicotine may take up to 48 to 72 hours to go out of your system. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal reach their peak up to two-three days after you quit. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are:

• Anxiety
• Anger
• Depression
• Impatience
• Difficulty concentrating
• Restlessness
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Cough
• Mouth ulcers

These symptoms are shockingly similar to symptoms of withdrawal from heroin and cocaine. They should stop completely within one to three months. According to studies, even after you have quit smoking, it usually takes another 3 months for the chemistry of your brain to return to the status or pre-smoking.

This is the point where cream of tartar helps. This substance can actually help flush out nicotine from your body. According to claims made by some sources, it may even change the taste of cigarettes, which can further help you quit.

How to Use Cream of Tartar to Quit Smoking

How cream of tartar for smoking quitting works? You need to prepare a solution made from cream of tartar and orange juice.

Together, the potassium from the cream of tartar and the vitamin C from the orange juice work to flush out toxins from your body and strengthen your immunity. They also flush out nicotine from your body, making the cravings for nicotine to dissipate faster so you can quit smoking easily.

Directions

• Put 1 tsp. of cream of tartar in a glass.
• Add 8 oz. (240 ml) of orange juice in the glass containing cream of tartar.
• Stir with a spoon so that the cream of tartar gets dissolved. Drink the mixture.

Tips

• Only natural and organic cream of tartar should be bought to help quit smoking. Some manufacturers may add preservatives to cream of tartar so keep away from that.
• Buy all natural and organic orange juice which is not prepared from concentrate. Processed or concentrated orange juice may not contain the quantity of nutrients your body requires for natural detoxification.
• The mixture of orange juice and cream of tartar should be consumed during night before going to bed. This will help in more efficient detoxification of your body as your metabolism is slower during sleep.
• Drink the orange juice and cream of tartar mixture till the time you no longer have cravings for nicotine. You may have to take the treatment for up to 7 to 21 days, depending upon the number of cigarettes you smoked per day.

Other Benefits of Cream of Tartar and Ways to Use It

Besides the benefits of cream of tartar for quitting smoking, it has many other uses that you may be interested.

1. It Improves Pain in the Gallbladder

Pain in gallbladder can be excruciating. Cream of tartar can help with gallbladder pain.

• Mix together 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice, ¼ tsp. of nutmeg, ¼ tsp. of cream of tartar with ¼ cup of lukewarm water. Drink this mixture each morning after waking for five days. It will reduce gallbladder pain by improving the flow of bile.

2. It Helps in Lowering Blood Pressure

Hypertension is a common illness and can be a cause of strokes and heart attack. One of the causes of high blood pressure is low potassium levels. You can get your potassium levels checked and if they are low, you can fix them with cream of tartar as 100 g of cream of tartar contains 16,500 mg of potassium.

• Mix 1 tsp. of cream of tartar to a glass of water. Drink this mixture every night before going to bed until your levels of potassium return back to normal.

3. It Clears Acne

Cream of tartar has alkaline properties, which helps in killing bacteria and is a perfect solution for sufferers of acne. It works from inside out by flushing away the acne-causing bacteria. It even reduces the excessive oil buildup that results in whiteheads and blackheads.

• Mix 1 tsp. of cream of tartar to a glass of orange juice or water. Drink this mixture every day to keep your skin acne-free and clear.

4. It Helps in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection

According to traditional practitioners, cream of tartar is beneficial in patients who have recurrent urinary tract infections. Since cream of tartar has alkaline properties, it can help in killing the bacteria which cause UTI.

• Mix 1½ tsp. of cream of tartar to 1 cup of warm water. Add some fresh lemon juice and mix. Drink this mixture a couple of times in a day to relieve UTI.

5. It Relieves Pain from Arthritis

Cream of tartar is a rich source of magnesium – 100 g of cream of tartar contains 2 mg of magnesium. According to studies, magnesium can relieve inflammation and pain.

• Mix 2 tbsp. of cream of tartar and 3 tbsp. of Epsom salt to a warm bath. Soak for half an hour every day in this bath until your pain in joints is relieved.

6. It Improves Heartburn

Due to its alkaline properties, it can help improve symptoms of heartburn.

• Mix ½ tsp. of cream of tartar to ½ tsp. of baking soda. Add this mixture to ½ cup of warm water, mix and drink. This may immediately relieve any pain related to heartburn.