5550. Lobelia

Nomenclature

Indian tobacco; wild tobacco; emetic herb; asthma weed; bladder pod; vomit wort.

Description and references

Dried leaves and tops of Lobelia inflata L., Lobeliaceae. (The seeds are also used.) Habit. Canada, U.S. Constit. Leaves and tops: chiefly lobeline, also lobelidine, lobelanine, lobelanidine, and other alkaloids. Seeds: lobeline, fixed oil.

Therapeutic Category

Expectorant.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used as an expectorant.