Lobelia is the natural herb, which bears toxic aspects and thus, must be used under the guidance of a health care expert.
Lobelia is famously known as Indian tobacco in Indian subcontinent. It was adopted as a research herb by experts from various parts of the world, including United States, in the 19th century. It is also commonly known as puke weed, as it may help in detoxifying the human body through vomiting.
It was in the year 1993 that products containing lobelia as the main constituent were restricted from sale in United States. This was followed due to certain studies, which proved that these products were of no use in treating the problems they are devised for. However,
Lobelia is still considered a useful herb, when taken in small quantity with other herbs.
Source of Lobelia:
Lobelia is grown as an annual herb, which may also sometimes exhibit biennial growth. It consists of faded green and yellow leaves, which have an infuriating smell. The flowers of this
Lobelia herb bear a mix of violet, blue and yellow color. The leaves and seeds of this herb are utilized for preparing medicinal remedies.
Uses of Lobelia:
Lobelia is found to be useful in serving a number of health related issues. Here is the compilation of most prominent health problems for which, this
Lobelia herb acts as a solution:
- The patients suffering from asthma are suggested to take small quantity of this Lobelia herb, but it must be carried out, as prescribed by your physician.
- The bad cough infections are also found to be treatable by consuming lobelia in suggested amount of doses. Again you need an expert for deciding the amount of herb to be consumed.
- Bronchitis may also be treated by lobelia and it has been successfully proved in different parts of the world.
- As mentioned above, it is also utilized for removing toxins from body by causing vomiting.
- It is considered as a nicotine replacement for invigorating the nerves. Thus, it is used as anti-smoking agent to help people leave smoking.
How to Consume:
Lobelia must be consumed in limited amounts initially and the dose may be enhanced gradually, if positive results are noticed. In case of children, the dose must be decided in proportion to the weight of patient. For adults, it may be consumed in the dried form or in the form of tincture, liquid extract or with vinegar. However, all these consumptions must be guided by a health expert.
Words of Caution:
- When consumed profusely, lobelia may lead to serious problems like nausea, excessive sweat formation, vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions.
- It may also lead to the state of coma, if consumed undesirably.
- The pregnant and nursing mothers, along with people suffering from high blood pressure and heart diseases, must not consume lobelia.
