> Supplement Index > Lobelia / Lobelia inflata / Asthma Weed / Bladderpod / Emetic herb / Gagroot / Indian Tobacco / Pukeweed / Vomitroot > Lobelia General Information Lobelia Uses & Scientific Evidence For Lobelia Dosage Information Lobelia Safety & Interaction Information Buy Lobelia Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Lobelia General Information Lobelia is named after the 17th century botanist Matthias de Lobel, a native of Lille. Several species were cultivated for use in English gardens for the splendor of their flowers. The plant was first used for medicinal purposes by the Penobscot Indians. In the 19th century American herbalist Samuel Thomson, thought the herb was a cure-all and but he most often prescribed the Indian tobacco as a remedy for respiratory conditions, for the relief of convulsions, as an aid in childbirth, and for use as an emetic. Lobelia contains relatively high levels of manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The principal alkaloid in this herb is Lobeline which stimulates deeper breathing. Lobelia has expectorant, diaphoretic, and anti-asthmatic qualities as well. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Lobelia Uses & Scientific Evidence For Lobelia has been used as a respiratory stimulant for chronic bronchitis and spasmodic asthma. It is also used as a blood cleanser and has been used to lessen the effects of epilepsy, diphtheria, and tonsillitis. The oil of Lobelia has been a valuable resource in treating tetanus. Lobelia is also used as a sedative. Externally, an infusion of Lobelia can be used to treat ophthalmic disorders, and the tincture is used as a topical for sprains, bruises, or skin diseases. It has also been suggested that Lobelia may reduce cravings and nervousness associated with smoking withdrawal. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Lobelia Dosage Information Lobelia comes in various forms and can be used in many ways. Due to its strong actions, taking Lobelia internally should be done only under the supervision of a physician. For topical use, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Lobelia Safety & Interaction Information Exceeding the recommended doses of Lobelia can produce the same effects as acro-narcotic poison, which produces depression, nausea, cold-sweats, and possibly death. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Lobelia Supplements and Products Below