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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Indian Tobacco
Lobelia inflata L.		 Analgesic, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, emetic, expectorant, nervin. Single product June 1996
Replaces:
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Common Names:
Indian Tobacco, Lobelia, Bladder Pod, Wild Tobacco.

Parts Used:
Herb, seeds.

Historical Uses:
Indian Tobacco has been used for many decades in homeopathic medicine and is still considered as an important medicinal plant. It has been used internally in various preparations to treat spasmodic asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough.1 Preparations of Indian Tobacco have been used to help break smoking addiction. In cases of food poisoning, it has been used as emetic to provoke nausea. Externally, it has been used to treat rheumatic nodules, muscle spasms, cramps, sprains and bruises.1 Applied on the abdominal area, it may help relieve intestinal cramps and related flatulence.

Contraindications:
Indian Tobacco should not be used during pregnancy.

Adverse reactions:
Possible adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and tremors. This plant is toxic in overdose.

Dosage:
1 to 20 drops on the tongue (one drop at the time). Externally, apply as needed.

References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, James A Duke, PHD, CRC Press, Florida, 1989, Product Status Manual, Health Canada, 1993.





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1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.206
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.