Lobelia the “Jack of All Trades” of the Home Remedies.
Lobelia, a natural cure for centuries, has also been referred to as Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed, and Vomitwort, has been used for many years, for it’s medicinal characteristics, natural healing properties, and in home remedies. Lobelia has been used in a large variety of ways, such as: poultice, fluid extract, infusion, decoction, pills or capsules, ointment, powdered herb or seed, syrup, and acid tincture. Lobelia can also be used as an enema. Lobelia acts on the regulating centers of the body: the circulation, digestion, and the nervous and hormonal system.
Because there are several varieties of Lobelia, there are many uses for it’s healing properties, as well as inducing vomiting and reducing fevers, and cleansing the blood of toxins. Drug-resistant tumors have also been known to succumb to the effects of Lobelia.
As a medicinal home remedy, the healing properties of Lobelia are as a nerve depressant, and assist with nicotine withdrawal because it reduces the craving for nicotine and has also been effective in reducing the effects of alcohol withdrawal. It is also used as an anticonvulsant. Due to its antispasmodic characteristics, it relaxes the muscles in the chest, making coughs more productive in expelling phlegm.
It has also been shown to treat certain spinal problems, as well as help with chronic sprains, when applied topically. Lobelia also aids in cold sweats, colic, constipation, and cramps.
As a natural healing home remedy, many people, especially the Native Americans, used Lobelia to treat the symptoms of asthma and bronchitis because it relaxes the bronchial passages during an asthma attack. It also stimulates the respiratory center of the brain, and is very useful when supplied at the commencement of an asthma attack, Lobelia clears blockages in the lungs, and laryngitis and mucus build up. It removes congestion and obstructions in the body, particularly in the blood vessels. It is also very helpful with relieving edema and cardiac pain.
Lobelia has been smoked, particularly during an asthma attack, to reduce lung spasms. It is used, as well, for other bronchial issues.
Lobelia is also used in natural healing to induce vomiting, reduce cold sensitivity, lessen spasms, is an excellent expectorant, and reduces symptoms of food poisoning. It is also a recommended mild sedative that can assist with respiratory issues and muscle problems.
It has also earned great praise as a medicinal remedy for rheumatism, boils, whiplash injuries, ulcers, tennis elbow, hard to heal sores, and helps relax sore, tired muscles. It has also been used to counteract poor circulation and reduce allergies. In the past is has been used to relieve symptoms caused by measles, chicken pox, scarlet fever, and tetanus.
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