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Lobelia ( Lobelia Inflata)

Other Names::

An annual or biennial herb with pale blue to violet flowers, known for its acrid taste. It has been used in traditional medicine for respiratory conditions and as a relaxant.

Large doses can cause vomiting, convulsions, hypotension. Not to be used while pregnant.

Energetics::

Relaxing

Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.

Slightly Warming

Slightly - Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool

Slightly Drying

Slightly - Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.

Warming

Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool

Drying

Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.

Properties::

Emetic

Causes vomiting

Expectorant

Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm

Diaphoretic

Induce sweating

Anti-Asthmatic

Treats or prevents asthma

Counterirritant

Produces surface irritation of the skin, counteracting underlying pain or discomfort

Acrid

Irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Anti-Arrhythmic

Suppress abnormal heart rhythms

Antispasmodic

Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.

Antitussive

Prevent or relieve a cough

Nervine

Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.

Vasodilator

Widening of blood vessels

Hypotensive

Low blood pressure

Relaxant

Induces relaxation

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Associated with ::

Respiratory

Nervous

Formulas

Anti-Spasmodic

Applied topically to relax muscle spasms and ease pain. It can also be used internally at first sign of cold or flu. Tincture at 1:5 for 14 days or as a sealed simmer glycerite. With the addition of Lobelia, watch for feelings of nausea, - cut dosage or discontinue use. Lobelia can be toxic in larger doses so do not exceed recommended dosage!! Not suitable during pregnancy or for nursing mothers.

Basic Blood Purifier

Used for eruptive skin disorders, liver problems, general detoxification.

Bronchial Inflamation/Constriction (Asthma)

Useful for asthma, spastic coughing. Tincture is best because of the wild cherry bark but if infusion, simmer cherry bark alone for 10 -15 minutes, then strain and add other herbs and let steep.

Pain relief liniment

Liniment with rubbing alcohol - EXTERNAL USE ONLY!! Macerate for 2 weeks (because of the lobelia), strain and then add 5 drops each of camphor and wintergreen essential oils per ounce of finished menstruum.

Muscle Relaxant

Alternative to over the counter drugs. With the addition of Lobelia, watch for feelings of nausea, - cut dosage or discontinue use. Lobelia can be toxic in larger doses so do not exceed recommended dosage!! Not suitable during pregnancy or for nursing mothers. 20-30 drops, no more than 3 times a day.