Buy nature's way : lobelia, 100 caps

Also known as Indian tobacco and Asthma weed, Lobelia inflata is the species most commonly used in herbal medicine. It has been used by Native Americans for centuries as a traditional treatment for spasmodic respiratory disorders such as asthma and is a powerful relaxant. Small doses of lobelia can relax your entire body, while larger doses can be used as an emetic, both effects being traditionally used.

Lobelia not only helps relax spasms, but also helps relieve croup and heart palpitations and increases the flow of oxygenated blood. It does so by initiating chemoreceptors close to the carotid artery that are usually stimulated by a reduction in the oxygen content of the blood. By fooling the glomus caroticus, a small organ attached to this large artery that feeds the brain with oxygen, your body initiates deeper and more relaxed breathing,

The subsequent increase in oxygen supply to all your body cells and organs, particularly your brain and your heart, benefits and relaxes your whole body enabling it to overcome stress easier and also conditions caused by spasms in the respiratory system.

There has been a lot written about the use of lobelia in stopping smoking, one reason being that one of the herbs constituents, the alkaloid lobeline, was believed to have a similar effect on the body as nicotine. In fact, lobeline does appear at first glance to work in the same way as nicotine, but only in some respects. Contrary to many claims, the chemical structure of lobeline is not similar to that of nicotine, although both bind with high affinity at neuronal nicotinic cholinergic (nACh) receptors.

While lobeline mimics some of the effects of nicotine, it does not mimic them all, and so is not an alternative to nicotine for addicts. It has been suggested that lobeline might help reduce the effects of nicotine on the body, but to date there is no clinical evidence to prove this. The FDA does not support this use, and while lobeline is safe when used in small doses, it can be toxic if used in the same way as tobacco.

Proper double blind testing is needed to determine whether lobeline really does help people stop smoking, or whether the effects reported by some are no more than placebo effects. Others report no reduction in their addiction to nicotine by taking lobeline. The jury is out, and you should only use lobelia this way under medical supervision.

Latin Name
Lobelia inflata

Description
Encapsulated Lobelia 
herb carefully tested by Nature's Way, the single herb 
expert.

Usage
Lobelia is often called Asthma weed or Puke 
weed has been used for centuries as a mild expectorant. An 
emetic herb traditionally used as a respiratory 
tonic.*

Recommended Daily Dosage
Take one capsule two to 
three times daily at mealtimes.

 

    

The following 
list is for serving size of 1 capsule

Primary Ingredients 
Amount  USRDA  
Lobelia  425 mg  0%  


Other 
Ingredients
Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate 

Sizes 
100 
capsules 

The Lobelia Sale Price: $5.52 - Vitamins or Herbs Should be taken as directed on the bottle.