Lobelia leaves Tea
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Lobelia leaves Tea
$3.00
Sale price
$3.00
Regular price
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$3.00/oz
Lobelia leaves (Lobelia inflata) primarily act as a bronchodilator, relaxant, and emetic largely influencing the respiratory and nervous systems.
Taste; Acrid, sharp, pungent and dry. Throat irritating.
Pairs well with: Please take in tiny amounts with licorice root, marshmallow root/slippery elm root for respiratory blends: additional blends: Mullein Leaf, thyme and colt's foot
Flavor maskers: peppermint/speariment and ginger root
Actions and General Properties
Bronchodilator & Antispasmodic: Relaxes smooth muscles in the airways.
Emetic & Sialogogue: Induces vomiting and salivation in higher doses.
Nervine & Relaxant: Modulates nerve transmission through alkaloid components like lobeline.
Effects Across Body Systems
Respiratory System
- Functions/Benefits: Traditionally used to ease bronchial constriction, wheezing, and cough.
- Action: Stimulates respiratory centers in the brainstem and relaxes airway passages at low doses.
Nervous System
- Functions/Benefits: Explored historically for calming nervous tension and aiding withdrawal or addiction support.
- Action: Interacts with nicotinic receptors and influences dopamine and norepinephrine pathways.
Musculoskeletal System
- Functions/Benefits: Used to relieve severe muscle spasms and tension.
- Action: Acts as a systemic smooth and skeletal muscle relaxant.
Digestive System
- Functions/Benefits: Historically used to induce purging or clear heavy phlegm.
- Action: Strongly irritates the gastrointestinal tract and triggers the vomiting center in the brain at moderate-to-high thresholds.
Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Remaining Systems (Integumentary, Immune, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Urinary, Reproductive, Digestive, and Special Senses)
- Functions/Benefits: Lobelia does not target or therapeutically benefit the remaining body systems directly.
- Action: High or toxic doses can cause severe cardiovascular depression, drops in blood pressure, or surges in heart rate, making systemic impacts largely adverse rather than supportive.
Cautions and Toxicity
Toxicity Threshold: Ingesting 0.6 to 1 gram of dried lobelia leaf can induce toxic symptoms, and 4 grams can be fatal.
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness, tremors, and dangerous fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure.
Contraindications: Must be completely avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in young children. Contraindicated for individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, seizure disorders, or severe gastrointestinal inflammation (such as ulcers or Crohn's disease).
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.