| Scientific: | Lobelia inflata |
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| Other: | Indian tobacco, Puke weed |
| Family: | Lobeliaceae |
Low doses increase GI and respiratory tract secretions. High doses cause emesis.
Respiratory
• severe dyspnea with respiratory catarrh
- asthma
- bronchitis
- pneumonia
Gastrointestinal
• any condition where emesis is required
- food poisoning
- drug overdose
• Stimulant • Mixed Action On Sns & Pns
• Expectorant
• Emetic
• Cathartic
• Antispasmodic
• Sialogogue
• Diuretic
• Piperidine Alkaloids (Lobeline )
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 0.5-1 ml tid
• Decoction (leaf): 1/4 tsp tid
Caution: Heart disease, severe atherosclerosis, tachycardia, arrhythmias. In low doses, alkaloids stimulate receptors in the CNS to increase GI and respiratory secretions. High doses cause emesis.
High doses: Nausea and vomiting.
Pregnancy & lactation: Avoid use.
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