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Lobelia Leaf, Wild Crafted

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Lobelia inflata


Also known as: Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Emetic Herb, Gagroot, Herbe à Asthme, Indian Tobacco, Lobelia inflata, Lobélie, Lobélie Brûlante, Lobélie Enflée, Lobélie Gonflée, Pukeweed, Tabac Indien, Vomit Wort, Wild Tobacco.


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Named after Matthias de Lobel, a 17th century botanist, Lobelia is known as Indian Tobacco because it contains lobeline. Lobeline is believed to have a chemical make up similar to nicotine and was therefore used as an alternative to tobacco. In the 19th century, Lobelia was also used as a medicinal herb to induce vomiting, thus removing harmful poisons from the body.


The name Indian Tobacco was assigned because the Native American people smoked dried leaves of the plant. Historically, the Native Americans were very creative and efficient in using the Lobelia plant for medicinal purposes. The Iroquois used the root to treat leg sores, venereal diseases and ulcers. The Cherokees used a poultice of the root for body aches. They also used the plant for boils, sores, bites and stings. Considered a plant to cure asthma, phthisic (lung disease), croup and a sore throat, it was also used to discourage the presence of gnats. The Crows made use of it in religious ceremonies.


Lobelia inflata continues to be used for medical purposes today. Studies indicate that lobeline, its main active compound, may protect against depression, help treat drug addiction, and improve memory and concentration 

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Bear Berry Essentials LLC is a family business created to fulfill the dream doing something you love to do. Here at Bear Berry we want to provide you with the opportunity to find the healing power that comes from nature.  We only carry organic or wild crafted (super organic as we like to call it) products.  Join us today in ‘determining our future health’. 

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    • Organic Herbs
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    • Tincture Blends
    • Single Herb Tinctures
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    • 100% Pure Organic Essential Oils
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  • Symptoms and Conditions
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