Lobelia 1oz. Dry Herb
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) Dry Herb
-Available in 1 oz.
-Sealed in a silver standup zip pouch for freshness
-SKU # LOB-DH54
Health Benefits:
Nicotine Withdrawal and the Cravings Associated With them
Good for Mild depression
Calming Nerves
Lobelia, also called Indian tobacco, is a controversial herb that has been referred to in the past as a "cure-all"
May be helpful to smokers that would like to "quit the habit" and have tried all other remedies without success
It is believed to make the taste of nicotine repulsive
Used externally and internally to relax all spasms
Acts as a bronchodilator, which means it helps to ease coughs
Asthma attacks
Bronchitis symptoms
Chronic cough
Pneumonia
Increases blood pressure
Has been found to be useful for reviving newborns experiencing asphyxia, in gas, narcotic and alcohol poisoning
It has also been used to revive drowning victims, and those who experience electric shock and collapse
Ear infections
Stiff neck
Tonsillitis
Whooping cough
Croup
Colds
Fever
Stimulates the nervous system
Depresses the autonomic nervous system
Has been referred to as the intelligent herb because it goes wherever it is needed to promote healing in the body
Eases muscle tension
Increases blood and lymph flow
Can be very helpful for easing any kind of cramping pain
Muscle aches and pain
Menstrual pain
Severe colic
Intestinal gripe
Pelvic rigidity during childbirth
Relieves mild depression
Hyperactivity
May induce a state of euphoria
Brings boils to a head
Poison ivy
Insect bites
Stings
Snakebites
Sores
Lesions
Shingles
Ulcers
Abscesses
Swellings
Magickal Properties:
Love spells
Dispels nightmares
Prophetic Visions
Dreams of future lovers
Intuitive Dreams
Prevents Storms
Warnings:
Do not use while pregnant
Should not be used in excess as it can be very dangerous
The plant itself is harmful if eaten
The U.S F.D.A has declared it as poisonous
Methods of administration:
Tea
Tincture
Poultice
Applications:
Antispasmodic
Emetic
Anti-asthmatic
Sedative
Diaphoretic
Deobstruent
Expectorant
Relaxant
Drug Interactions:
Smoking
Chewing tobacco
Smoking substitutes (Nicoderm, Habitrol, Nicotrol, Nicorette)
***Please double check with an interaction checker (Web MD) to see if any prescription medications you're on might interact with any supplements or herbs you may be taking or wish to take***
http://www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm
Suggested Use:
Make a tincture/herbal extract by mixing 1 part dry herb to 4 parts alcohol (80 proof vodka NOT rubbing alcohol). Shake every day for 6 weeks, strain and store in an amber glass bottle in the dark. Take 6-15 drops 2 times a day for the above health reasons.
Make an oil by mixing one part dried powder to 4 parts Extra Virgin olive oil. You can either follow the directions of the tincture above but replace the alcohol with olive oil or make a double boiler on the stove by placing a pan with water on the stove with water in it and a glass container, preferably a glass measuring cup with a spout inside the pan of water. Fill the glass container with the herb and cover with oil. Let the herb sit in the oil, stir over medium heat for 2 hours, strain and put in an amber bottle and store in a dark place.