lobelia

[theyd]

what does anyone know about this herb???

 

i've read a little but need more info...

 

thanks

[Lois]

http://herballegacy.com/lobelia.htm

Lobelia is an expectorant, a diaphoretic, an anti-asthmatic, an anti-spasmodic and an emetic. It has been used in combination with Mullein for an excellent glandular formula. The American Indians used Lobelia as a cure for syphilis, as a diaphoretic, and to expel worms.

When combined with False Unicorn, Lobelia is used to prevent miscarriages. Dr. Christopher had multiple successes in stopping miscarriages. Some of Dr. Christopher's students used the False Unicorn/Lobelia to help a woman who was miscarrying. Because the bleeding didn't stop, they took her to a hospital. When they got her to the hospital, her body expelled the fetus. The doctor was amazed, because the fetus had been dead for several weeks. He explained that in this type of situation, they usually have to surgically remove particles of the placenta, but this woman's uterus was clean.

Lobelia has also been used as a painkiller. One of Dr. Christopher's students smashed his hand with a hammer. He soaked the hand in Lobelia tincture, and the pain subsided in minutes! Dr. Christopher stressed that Lobelia should be used to relieve pain only if the pain is acute, and not for minor pain relief. Lobelia can be applied externally or internally to relieve pain. (Copyright © 2004 The School of Natural Healing. All Rights Reserved.)

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http://kroger.com/hn/Herb/Lobelia.htm (picture and other info here)

Common name: Indian tobacco

Botanical name: Lobelia inflata

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http://1001herbs.com/lobelia/

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http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_lobelia.htm

[theyd]

thanks Lois... i will look into those other suites too.

 

a freind had given me some and before i even thought of using any of it wanted to check it out first.

[KittyFla]

It also lowers blood pressure. I was using it on my wrists for carpal tunnel syndrome and my doctor was amazed at how much my blood pressure had gone down.