Lobelia Extract
Lobelia is an expectorant, diaphoretic and anti-asthmatic. Lobelia stimulates the relaxation response when stressed, decreasing adrenaline and opening the lungs and chest. This tincture can be used as a local application for sprains, bruises, or skin diseases.
Some authorities attach great value to Lobelia Extract as an expectorant in bronchitis, others as a valuable counterirritant when combined with other ingredients in ointment form. Lobelia is sometimes given in convulsive and inflammatory disorders such as epilepsy, tetanus, diphtheria and tonsilitis. There is also difference of opinion with regard to Lobelia's narcotic properties. Where relaxation of the system is required, as, for instance, to subdue spasm, Lobelia is invaluable. Relaxation can be counteracted by the stimulating and tonic infusion of capsicum. Lobelia may be used as an enema.
Lobelia has been used as an expectorant for bronchitis. It has also been used to lessen the effects of epilepsy, diphtheria, and tonsillitis. The oil has been a valuable resource in treating tetanus. Lobelia is 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 been suggested that Lobelia may reduce cravings and nervousness associated with smoking withdrawal.
Lobelia was used by the American Indians for various health care purposes and as a tobacco substitute. White men first observed Lobelia's beneficial properties in 1785, and it was introduced into medicine in 1807. It was recommended for use in the treatment of asthma by Cutler in 1813 and introduced to the English medical profession by Reece in 1829. In western herbology, Lobelia is recommended as a balancing herb in herbal combinations much as Licorice is used in Chinese herbology.Lobelia is a valuable systemic relaxant, with a depressant action on the central and autonomic nervous systems. It is primarily used in bronchitic asthma and bronchitis, where it acts as a respiratory relaxant while at the same time stimulates catarrhal secretion and expectoration.
WARNINGS: Not intended for use during pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended dosage.