Lobelia inflate is one of the most valuable herbs used in the botanic practice. Much has been written as to whether this herb is a poison or not. Practical experience � which is far better than theory �has proved that it is harmless as milk, and instead of being a poison, it is an antidote to poison.
The analysis of its chemical constituents show it to contain an alkaloid lobelina and an acid lobelic acid, resin, wax, and gum; the seeds contain in addition about 30% of fixed oil. We have attended cases where poison had been given in mistake, and Lobelia has had the desired effect of discharging the contents of the stomach.
Medical professionals are often deluded by giving heed to mere opinions instead of noticing facts; but those men who have divested themselves of that which has been taught them in medical schools have discovered truth from error.
Dr. Butler in the year 1810 disclosed how effective Lobelia is in treating his asthma condition he is suffering for about ten years. He has made many trial of different treatment with very little benefit until his breathing became very difficult that he took a tablespoonful of the acid tincture of Lobelia, and in about three or four minutes his breathing was free as it ever was and taking another in ten minutes that he felt through every part of his body the comfort and easiness. Since that time his health has improved.
Today, acid tincture of Lobelia is prescribed as remedy for whooping cough with striking success.
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