🌿 Lobelia Herb (Lobelia inflata) | Respiratory Relief & Asthma Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Emetic Herb, Gagroot, Pukeweed, Tabac Indien, Vomitwort, Wild Tobacco, Herbe à l’asthme

✨ Key Benefits:

🌬️ Respiratory Support – Traditionally used to ease asthma, coughs, and bronchitis.
💨 Bronchial Aid – Helps open airways and support clearer breathing.
⚡ Expectorant Properties – Assists in loosening mucus and clearing the lungs.
🛡️ Immune Ally – Used historically for respiratory infections like pneumonia.
🌿 Traditional Remedy – Native Americans smoked lobelia as a lung treatment.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Taken as tea or tincture for asthma, coughs, and bronchitis relief.

• Used in herbal blends for lung detox and breathing support.

• Historically applied as a smoking herb substitute for tobacco.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

🌿 Coltsfoot → Enhances lung soothing and mucus relief.
🌿 Mullein Leaf → Supports clear breathing and cough relief.
🌿 Licorice Root → Balances and boosts respiratory effects.

🧴 Available Forms:

• Cut & Sifted Herb

• Powder

• Capsules

• Tincture/Extract

⚠️ Note: Lobelia should be used carefully; high doses can be toxic. Always follow dosage guidelines.