Lobelia
Lobelia is a very strong herb historically used for respiratory spasm and chest tightness sensations—but it is also easy to overdo and can cause intense nausea and other adverse effects. This is not a beginner herb and not a casual DIY tea. If included at all, it should be framed as practitioner-guided and high-caution.
Key Benefits
- Historically used for respiratory spasm sensations (supportive, high caution)
- Traditional antispasmodic use in tiny doses (specialist use)
- Not a general-purpose cough herb
- Best reserved for trained/practitioner guidance
Common Issues It May Help With
- Chest tightness sensation (supportive, high caution)
- Spasmodic cough (supportive, high caution)
- Muscle spasm sensation (supportive, high caution)
How To Use (Simple)
- If used, dosing must be extremely conservative and preferably practitioner-guided. Avoid DIY teas and avoid high-dose extracts. Safer alternatives exist for most people (mullein, thyme, marshmallow, etc.).
Taste / Notes
Sharp, bitter, unpleasant at higher strength.
Evidence Level
Traditional use exists but safety limits broad recommendation. Risk-benefit is not favorable for casual self-use.
Cautions
HIGH RISK: Can cause severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, and worse at higher doses. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Avoid in children. Avoid if you have heart rhythm problems. Seek medical care for breathing difficulty.
Interactions
Additive effects with blood pressure medications (may lower BP) Potential additive effects with nicotine products (same receptor family) If on heart medications or antiarrhythmics, avoid unless clinician-guided
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