Lobelia

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asterales

Family: Lobelioideae

Description

Her homeland is the area south Africa. This plant is used as an annual plant In horticultural
purposes. Many species of lobelia are incredibly valued in medicine. And no wonder - this
beautiful flower has a lot of useful features.

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata, Indian tobacco) - herb with white fibrous roots and branching stem up
to 50 cm tall, erect, angular, reddish color. The leaves are elongated, with glossy green color
and hairy veins. Lobelia flowers are blue or bluish color. Lobelia flowering period is in June, July,
ripening - the second part of the summer. Today, the plant also can be found in Central and
Eastern Europe, in the Far East. It grows mostly near the pond with fresh water.

Lobelia in his native North American Indians used as tobacco. Smokers can feel the grass light
effect similar sensations while smoking marijuana. Nowadays the grass is added to some types
of tobacco.

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Used For:

increases the level of complement,

calming the autonomic nervous system (high dose),

stimulating the autonomic nervous system (small dose),

anti-asthmatic,

anti-fungal,
anti-hypertensive,

antispasmodic,

antitussive,

slows the heart rate,

a bronchodilator (an appropriate dosage),

a catalyst and a synergist with other herbs,

cleansing ,

diaphoretic,

diuretic (large doses),

emetic (high dose),

an expectorant;

the causative agent of the central nervous system, followed by a strong depression of the

central nervous system and respiratory depression,

hemostatic,

laxative,

expectorant,

promoting the nervous system,

stimulating breathing,

calming, ,

antispasmodic,

diaphoretic

abscess,

malaria,

albuminuria,
angina,

ascites,

asthma,

biliary colic,

breast cancer,

bronchitis,

expectoration of bronchial injury,

chronic bronchitis,

colic,

colds,

cramps,

croup,

diphtheria,

ear infection (tincture)

edema,

epilepsy,

fever,

food poisoning,

headache,

hepatitis,

hypertension,

hysteria,

influenza,

insect bites,
jaundice,

laryngitis,

measles,

muscle cramps,

myositis,

neurasthenia,

whooping cough,

pleurisy,

pneumonia,

birth eclampsia,

rheumatic nodules ,

rheumatism,

urticaria,

compressed cervix,

sore throat,

spastic colon,

sprains,

difficulty urinating,

tobacco addiction,

tonsillitis,

urticaria,

tinea,

snake bite.

Homeopathic indications:
alcoholism,

amenorrhea,

heart disorders,

cough,

croup,

deafness,

weakness,

diarrhea,

food indigestion,

tea results,

emphysema,

fainting,

gallstones,

hair loss,

hay asthma,

frequent palpitations,

heartburn,

hemorrhoids,

meningeal headache,

nausea during pregnancy,

morphine addiction,

painful menstruation,

whooping cough,

pleurisy,
psoriasis,

compressed cervix,

seborrhea,

stomach pain,

vomiting, wen.

Side Effects

Heart failure with valvular insufficiency, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, duodenal ulcers,

esophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal disease, hydropericardium, breastfeeding, nervous
exhaustion, paralysis, pregnancy, shock, spastic colitis, stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis.

Side Effects: (Possible adverse effects and-or overdose). Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough,
headache, tremor, dizziness, weakened breathing, a sharp decrease in blood pressure,
sweating, tachycardia, diaphoresis, coma; Sudden death can occur. Symptoms of overdose:
vomiting, diaphoresis, hypotension, tachycardia, hypothermia, numbness, paralysis, respiratory
depression, convulsions, hypothermia, coma and death.

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Useful properties

Lobelia is an excellent remedy for infectious diseases, congestive heart failure, as well as in
serious conditions with low vascular tone. This plant also perfectly helps low and a sharp
decrease in blood pressure, and after heavy blood loss. Lobelia has remarkably beneficial effect
on the human body, providing the desired tone of the nervous ramifications in peripheral
vessels.

Nitrogen-containing organic compounds - and lobelanin lobeladin that are a part of the plant,
quickly withdraw from the stress state of the bronchi muscles, soothe them, and minimize the
formation of phlegm. In herbal medicine, this plant is considered one of the most useful, it is
used in various fitosbory. Lobelia - very "smart" grass, since it is combined with other herbs
miraculously carried to the area of the body that require treatment.

Lobelia - very effective in the treatment of serious diseases the important respiratory tract and
central nervous system. In addition, this plant is is remarkable clears the body of toxins. After a
series of studies, the researchers found in lobeline about 40 components which can effectively
cope with the viral and inflammatory processes in humans.

It has been revealed that this plant holds free radicals, which in turn can lead to very
unfortunate consequences - different diseases with a fatal outcome. It is worth mentioning that
lobelia - a great tool, also have exceptional antioxidant properties.

The use of lobelia

Due to its unique medicinal properties, lobelia is often found in many popular drugs that are
effective in addressing problems with the respiratory system. For example, the drug "Lobeline
hydrochloride" has such a connection as lobeline hydrochloride, whereby a means of providing
unmatched positive impact on stimulating breathing.

In America, are produced a unique dietary supplements, which includes lobelia. This drug has a
number of beneficial effects. It reduces inflammation of the digestive system, has analgesic
properties, mobilizes digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, generally increasing the body's
defense mechanisms. Just make from lobelia leaf tea and alcohol tincture. They have
antibacterial activity, as well as help to cope with diarrhea, and Staphylococcus aureus.

Over the last years, the scientists is the question - is it possible with the help of lobelia cure
epilepsy. The first experiments have shown that this herb stops cramping disease in the
affected muscles, it also promotes the release of the brain gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is
the most important braking agent human central nervous system. Lobelia as a drug is
considered an indispensable tool, perfectly complementing the basic set of pharmacological
drugs.

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The greatest number of lobelia (1200 species) grows in America (about 800 species), as well as
Africa, Australia, Asia and New Zealand. In the European part of Russia (especially in Eastern
Siberia and the Far East) meets 2 types.