{"product_id":"lobelia-extract-lobelia-inflata","title":"Lobelia Extract (Lobelia inflata)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLobelia Extract (Lobelia inflata)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia inflata is one of the most distinctive and historically significant herbs in Western herbal medicine.  Known for its remarkable affinity for the respiratory and nervous systems, Lobelia has a long traditional history of use as an expectorant, antispasmodic, and nervine herb. It is classified in Western herbal medicine as a relaxant expectorant — a category of herbs traditionally used to ease respiratory tension, support the airways, and calm the nervous system simultaneously. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from Lobelia inflata aerial parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Herbal Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Airway Wellness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia is one of the most important respiratory herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for respiratory and airway wellness. It is classified as a relaxant expectorant and antispasmodic herb — categories of herbs traditionally used to support ease of breathing, mucous membrane wellness, and respiratory comfort. It has been used across Native American and Western herbal traditions for upper and lower respiratory wellness and remains a classic inclusion in traditional respiratory herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMuscle \u0026amp; Antispasmodic Wellness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia's antispasmodic properties have made it a traditional inclusion in Western herbal formulas for muscle and antispasmodic wellness. Its relaxing properties have been applied traditionally to support muscular comfort and ease of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNervous System \u0026amp; Relaxation Wellness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine as a nervine and relaxant herb. Its calming properties have made it a traditional inclusion in herbal formulas for nervous system wellness, stress, and relaxation support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetoxification \u0026amp; Expectorant Wellness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia acts as an expectorant in Western herbal medicine, with a traditional history of use for supporting the body's natural processes of mucous clearance and detoxification. It has been used traditionally to support the body during seasonal respiratory wellness challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHerbal Synergy — Herbs That Work Well With Lobelia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic Thomsonian pairing; the warming, stimulating properties of cayenne are traditionally combined with Lobelia's relaxing properties to support respiratory wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMullein Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e — complementary demulcent and expectorant herb; together a traditional powerhouse for respiratory mucous membrane wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValerian\u003c\/strong\u003e — complementary nervine and relaxant herb; traditionally combined with Lobelia for nervous system calming and sleep wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyme\u003c\/strong\u003e — complementary antimicrobial and expectorant herb for bronchial wellness support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice Root\u003c\/strong\u003e — complementary anti-inflammatory and harmonising herb for respiratory formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 10–20 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, as needed, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Start with the lower dose and adjust as required. Lobelia is traditionally used in small, frequent doses rather than large single doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without practitioner guidance. Use at recommended doses only. Not recommended for unsupervised use in children. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking medications or have an existing health condition. As with all herbal extracts, individual responses may vary — begin with the lower recommended dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia has historically been described as a toxic herb. However, herbalist Paul Bergner reviewed the published literature and found that each author who described Lobelia as toxic was quoting another, in a chain of hearsay dating back to the early 19th century. The original reference appears to trace to a note in the American New Dispensatory of 1810. There have been no reported cases of death caused by Lobelia inflata in animals or humans at therapeutic doses. Used responsibly at recommended doses, Lobelia has a long and well-established traditional safety record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia (Lobelia inflata) aerial parts, 60% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStack This With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegumpiiapothecary.com\/products\/mullein-tincture-verbascum-thapsus\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMullein Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — complementary demulcent and expectorant respiratory herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegumpiiapothecary.com\/products\/organic-cayenne-pepper-extract\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne Pepper Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — classic Thomsonian pairing for respiratory wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegumpiiapothecary.com\/products\/organic-respiratory-extract\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreathe Ezy Respiratory Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — comprehensive multi-herb respiratory wellness formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegumpiiapothecary.com\/products\/wildcrafted-australian-natural-gumpii-tincture\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGumpii Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — foundational botanical base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWant to Combine Several Tinctures?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll blend them into one bottle for you — saving you money and simplifying your routine. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-tincture-blends\"\u003eFind out more →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch \u0026amp; References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButler, J. E., et al. “Changes in Respiratory Sensations Induced by Lobeline After Human Bilateral Lung Transplantation.” \u003cem\u003eJournal of Physiology\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 534, 2001, pp. 583–593.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiller, D. K., et al. “Lobeline Inhibits the Neurochemical and Behavioral Effects of Amphetamine.” \u003cem\u003eJournal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 296, 2001, pp. 1023–1034.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaj, H., et al. “How Does Lobeline Injected Intravenously Produce a Cough?” \u003cem\u003eRespiratory Physiology and Neurobiology\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 145, 2005, pp. 79–90.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreit, Lizzie and Megan Soliman. “What Is Lobelia, and How Is It Used?” \u003cem\u003eHealthline\u003c\/em\u003e, 26 Sept. 2024, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/lobelia\"\u003ewww.healthline.com\/nutrition\/lobelia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZheng, Qinfang, et al. “Beyond Alkaloids: Novel Bioactive Natural Products From Lobelia Species.” \u003cem\u003eFrontiers in Pharmacology\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 12, 2021, p. 638210, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fphar.2021.638210\"\u003edoi.org\/10.3389\/fphar.2021.638210\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContent provided for informational purposes only. 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