Here are some other examples of what one can use it for: breathing problems, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, stopped breathing or unconsciousness, choking, smoke inhalation, shock, food poisoning & toxins.

In early American herbology, Samuel Thompson was one of the most famous 18th century American herbal doctors. Over 3 million people used his programs and herbal formulas successfully. Although he used many herbs, his primary two were Cayenne and Lobelia. He often said, if only he could use alkaloids which are considered to be one of the most powerful types of chemicals found in plants.

Not all plants have alkaloids and those that do may contain only one or two. Lobelia contains 14 known alkaloids, the most prominent being Lobeline! This may be why it has so many actions and uses and does so many different things.

Many herbal doctors felt that it synergistically helps your body do whatever it needs to do. In the esteemed Merck Manual (the American book of chemicals), it lists Lobelia as an expectorant. It is famous for being able to purge mucous, fluid, and just about anything from the lungs. It also dilates the bronchial tube which makes expectoration and breathing easier. This is why it was often referred to as asthma weed because so many asthmatics used it to literally stay alive.

It is sold today in drugstores and pharmacies around the world, but not in the United States drug stores.

But I say it is also an expectorant to the whole body. If a very high dose is taken, you will experience a whole body purge (emetic), where you urinate, sweat, vomit and even poop, often all at the same time.

Maybe more important than anything, in the clinic, I have seen it work miracles, by acting as a whole body relaxant and anti-spasmodic when nothing else seemed to work. Many herbalists, saw that it seemed to open the body, make the body more available for herbs and juices, and make our systems work better.

This is one herb that must be experienced and ALWAYS kept in your Herbal Emergency Kit.

NOTE:
An overdose is not dangerous, but causes slight sweating and nausea. In fact, LobeliaPower Tincture can be used as an emetic to promote vomiting, if a toxic substance has been swallowed.

EXCEPTION:
If the toxic substance swallowed is CAUSTIC, then Activated Charcoal Powder should be taken instead!

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