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Lobelia
Common Name | Lobelia |
Genus / Species | Lobelia inflata |
Part Used | Herb, pod |
Energetics | Bitter, neutral |
Meridians | Lung, liver, heart, small intestine |
Active Constituents | Piperidine alkaloids, principally lobeline Carboxylic acids Essential oil Amphoteric compounds |
Medicinal Uses | Sedative, nervine Bronchial dilator / anti-asthmatic Nicotine reducer in body Emetic in higher doses Shock supportive Diaphoretic |