Herb · Asia
Wild tobacco
Lobelia nicotianaefolia
Traditionally attributed effects: antiseptic, antifungal, antispasmodic (in combination with other remedies).
Safety notes
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Poisonous, the milky sap irritates the skin. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Poisonous, the milky sap irritates the skin. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Preparation
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Nala. This lobelia from the Western Ghats contains lobeline, like the American lobelia. The leaves were smoked for asthma and used externally on wounds; the plant is poisonous.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Antiseptic, antifungal, antispasmodic (in combination with other remedies).
Caution: Poisonous, the milky sap irritates the skin. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.