Herbs
Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata)
| A.K.A.: |
Bladderpod, Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Pukeweed |
| Part Used: |
Entire Plant |
| Properties: |
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antiasthmatic, Anticatarrhal, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic (small doses), Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Purgative (mild), Sedative, |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Selenium, Sodium, Sulphur |
| Primary Uses: |
Abcesses, Arthritis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Coughs, Convulsions, Congestion, Croup, Earaches, Ear Infections, Epilepsy, Fevers, Lock Jaw, Lung Disorders, Miscarriages/tendency, Mucus/excessive, Nervousness, Pain, Pneumonia, Poisoning/food, Whooping Cough, Worms |
| Secondary Uses: |
Allergies, Childhood Diseases, Circulation/poor, Colic, Constipation, Eczema, Headaches, Heart Problems, Hepatitis, Hydrophobia, Palsy, Pleurisy, Poisoning/blood, Poison Ivy/Oak, Rheumatism, Rabies, Ringworm, Scarlet fever, Shock, Spasms, Syphilis, Teeth/pain, Tetanus, Tonsillitis, Toothaches, Vomiting, Wounds |
Lobelia is one of the most powerful relaxant herbs in the plant kingdom. Its healing powers include the ability to remove congestion from within the body especially in the blood vessels. It is also good for bronchial spasms as a relaxant.
Lobelia is also thought to b an aid in the elimination of toxins from the body, and may reduce the desire for tobacco as its activity resembles a mild form of nicotine.
Lobelia increases the flow of urine and perspiration thereby reducing fever.
Lobelia is beneficial for spasms, hysteria, convulsions, epilepsy, and nervous conditions.
- Copious amounts of water need to be taken with Lobelia so as to aid the body in the elimination of body and drug-induced toxic waste.
- Is known to be a powerful relaxant, effecting the nervous system.
- Increases urine flow, perspiration and helps to reduce fever
- Aid for smoking cessation.
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