You don't mention kinnikinnick (uva ursi, bearberry)?

That does need to be cured, but that just means allowed to dry till it turns brown.

lions tail, cats claw, elephants foot, raspberry leaf. are nice

hmmm ... Tobacco IS a very VERY powerful entity! ... and I understand how she can be overwhelming if not respected!

I have just gone thru A LOT of work with her. ... My grandmother smoked heavily while pregnant with my mother, who in turn smoked while pregnant with me ... i then began smoking when i was 13 years old ... heavily ... i had a very hard and "troubled" childhood, rich and full of all the strong lessons one who is stubborn powerful and on a mission needs ... :)- Tobacco was extremely calming and nurturing to me in these trying times in my life .. she helped me to quell the heartbreaks, and send prayer out to great spirit... she helped me to breath.

later in life ... coming into my spiritual power, i began to use her ceremonially .. being born on a reservation, and introduced to southern and northern american ritual tobacco use ... i began to justify my abusive relationship with this great medicine.

however in a certain light i have come into now ... in releasing my history ... i see ... the over use of tobacco is a personal sabotage. ... the excessive usage of this medicine will cause heaviness, and will subdue your power. ...

Kourosh, I think it is important that you work with the spirit of Tobacco and give her thanks for all the support she has given you, and tell her of your intent to come into a harmonious relationship with her!

Perhaps ... if you feel attracted to native south american heritage ... read about White Buffalo Woman! ... and the time when she gifted the peoples with the Pipe, and gifted them with prayers to use with Tobacco.

Substitutions ... are not usually an answer ... coltsfoot may heal lung tissue, and be a good ally for you now ... but don't put a band aid on a bullet wound. ... Be with yourself now in this time, Sit with the feeling that arise ... Why does quitting make you feel you need something else? ... what do you REALLY need? ... what were you using Tobacco to "substitute" for? ....what do you really need? Give it to yourself!... It is time.

Good work brother! ... as you come into a balanced walk with Tobacco, you help to heal the Great Mother.