Lobelia Inflata - 75g

• Botanical Name: Lobelia inflata L.
• Common Name: Lobelia
• Plant Part: Herb
• Form: Cut dried herb
• Profile: Potent traditional respiratory herb
• Suitable For: Practitioner-guided respiratory preparations, specialist herbal infusions, tinctures and traditional apothecary use
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture

• Traditional herbal preparations for spasmodic coughs
• Blends used to help ease tight or wheezy breathing
• Respiratory preparations intended to support easier mucus clearance
• Chest and throat comfort during coughing
• Carefully prepared herbal infusions
• Practitioner-guided tinctures and extracts
• Combining with complementary respiratory herbs in suitable blends

This Product Is For:

• Experienced herbal users familiar with specialist respiratory herbs
• Herbal practitioners preparing carefully measured blends
• People using Lobelia inflata under professional guidance
• Traditional apothecary users who prefer cut herb for infusion and extraction

This Product Is Not For:

• Casual everyday tea routines
• Beginners looking for a gentle general-purpose herb
• Ready-to-use finished herbal remedies
• Preparations specifically requiring a powdered botanical

• For Practitioner-Guided Use: Follow the preparation method and amount recommended by a suitably qualified herbal practitioner.
• As a Herbal Infusion: Accurately weigh the amount directed, infuse in freshly boiled water and strain thoroughly before use.
• As a Tincture Ingredient: Prepare according to an established Lobelia inflata formulation and appropriate practitioner-guided dosing plan.
• In Herbal Blends: Combine with complementary respiratory herbs according to the intended preparation and professional guidance.
• Processing Tip: Use weight rather than approximate spoon measurements where accurate quantities are important.
• Filtration Tip: The cut herb format is particularly convenient for preparations that need to be strained after infusion or extraction.
• Storage Tip: Keep clearly labelled and separate from mild everyday tea herbs.

• Lobelia inflata is a potent herb and internal use should be undertaken with qualified professional guidance
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Not suitable for children
• Do not exceed the amount recommended by a qualified practitioner
• Excessive use can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, tremors and dizziness
• Consult a registered healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication
• Serious, persistent or worsening breathing difficulties require medical attention
• Discontinue use and seek advice if an adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What is Lobelia inflata traditionally used for?
A: It has traditionally been used in carefully measured respiratory preparations to help with spasmodic coughs, tight or wheezy breathing, chest tension and mucus clearance.

Q: How does Lobelia inflata differ from Lobelia siphilitica ?
A: They are different Lobelia species. This listing is specifically for Lobelia inflata L., the species associated with the traditional respiratory uses described here.

Q: Is Lobelia suitable as an everyday herbal tea?
A: No. Lobelia inflata is a specialist, potent herb better suited to informed and carefully measured use.

Q: Why choose the cut herb format?
A: Cut herb is convenient for traditional infusions and extracts because it can be weighed easily and strained more readily than fine powder.

Q: Can Lobelia be combined with other herbs?
A: Yes. Experienced herbalists often include it in carefully formulated respiratory blends with complementary botanicals such as mullein or thyme.