Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
'Indian tobacco' — traditionally used as a respiratory antispasmodic; potent and easily overdone.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): 'Indian tobacco' — traditionally used as a respiratory antispasmodic; potent and easily overdone.
'Indian tobacco' — traditionally used as a respiratory antispasmodic; potent and easily overdone.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- 'Indian tobacco' — traditionally used as a respiratory antispasmodic; potent and easily overdone.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- TOXIC in excess (nausea, vomiting, dangerous effects); narrow safety margin.
- Pregnancy
- Heart conditions
- Self-dosing
TOXIC in excess (nausea, vomiting, dangerous effects); narrow safety margin.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.
A genuinely powerful, genuinely risky herb — included for knowledge, used with great caution.