Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Lobelia Many authorities consider Lobelia to be the most important of all herbs! Medically, Lobelia is used in the treatment of bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and asthma. Lobelia is used in anti-smoking preparations. Lobeline, its major alkaloid acts similarly to nicotine, but is milder. Lobeline decreases the desire for tobacco and its the Lobeline salts that make nicotine taste terrible when smoked.Lobelia is know to be a powerful relaxant, effecting the nervous system. It is considered the strongest relaxant in the herb kingdom. As a powerful anti-spasmodic, Lobelia is effective in causing immediate relaxation and expansion of the contracted parts of the respiratory system. This allows the breath of life to flow freely to the exhausted tissues. Jethro Kloss used it to "cure" asthma. If you want to have something on hand to handle an asthma attack naturally make a tincture of Lobelia using Apple Cider vinegar. Use about 4 ounces of Lobelia herb to a pint of Vinegar. (To increase its action you may also wish to add 1 tsp. cayenne.) Soak for at least 2 weeks, shaking it every day. Strain and bottle. Give one teaspoon when an attack occurs and another one 10 minutes later if necessary. Powdered herb can be filled into capsules, too. It has the ability to remove congestion within the body, especially in the blood vessels.In the digestive tract, Lobelia is a inhibitor/stimulant and appetite suppressant. In small doses it will stop vomiting, but it will generally induce vomiting when taken in very large doses over a very short period of time. Cayenne is generally added with lobelia for this purpose for flushing poisons from the stomach and the bowels.Lobelia increases urine flow, perspiration and helps to reduce fever. It will make the pulse fuller and slower when there is a fever, as well. For fevers Lobelia is superior to any other herb. A poultice of Lobelia is very soothing for inflammations, rheumatism and boils. Lobelia (1/3) in a poultice with Slippery Elm (2/3) and soap can be used to bring a boil or abscess to a head.Note: Lobelia has been used to help relax the mother during delivery and speeds up the delivery of the placenta. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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