HerbLobelia
Current evidence indicates lobelia is not effective for smoking cessation, asthma, or other medical conditions, with human data being limited.
Benefits
- Stimulates central nervous system
- dilates lung passageways
- increases respiration at low doses
- causes CNS depression at higher doses
- murine studies suggest anticonvulsant
- neuroprotective
- antidepressive effects.
Key compounds
Lobelinepiperidine alkaloidsbeta-amyrin palmitate
May help with
- Traditionally used for smoking cessation
- asthma
- depression
- drug withdrawal
- inducing vomiting
- and reducing inflammation
- though human data is lacking.
Best for these goals
Stimulates central nervous systemdilates lung passagewaysincreases respiration at low dosescauses CNS depression at higher dosesmurine studies suggest anticonvulsantneuroprotectiveantidepr
How to use it
Tablets, pastilles
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and throat irritation are common; additive toxicity with nicotine products; high doses cause CNS depression and can be fatal. | Interactions: Lobelia may have additive effects with nicotine-containing products, resulting in toxicity.
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