Lobelia Cautions

Cautions:

"This species is not nearly as potent as Lobelia inflata, the drug plant, so a scant

    teaspoon of the chopped plant in tea is a safe dosage. Lobelia is a stimulant to the

    vagus nerve and can easily produce nausea and vomiting when drunk in excess.

    If a teaspoon produces nausea, cut down; it is a worthy remedy for lung problems

    but can easily be overdone."     " As a sedative, Lobelia depresses spinal chord

    function excessively." "One-half teaspoon of the official plant is a safe and

    effective dose for lung problems." Ref. C p.99-100,

   "POISONOUS-- may be fatal. Large doses cause purgationn, vomiting,

    convulsions, medullary and resppiratory depression." Ref. D p.215