It has been traditionally revered for its soothing properties that nourish the nervous system. Lobelia also enhances the function of the respiratory system and has antispasmodic effects. It has been used in preparations designed to lessen one's desire for nicotine. It was called pukeweed by the Native Americans, because if a person took more than their body could handle it had a built-in mechanism for eliminating it from the system. It has been traditionally revered for its soothing properties that nourish the nervous system.
Lobelia also enhances the function of the respiratory system and has antispasmodic effects.
It has been used in preparations designed to lessen one's desire for nicotine. It stimulates the body to produce its own estrogen and other vital hormones, which may be the cause of symptoms that women experience during menopause such as hot flashes, weight gain, and moodiness. Key Herbs False Unicorn is considered a tonic to the reproductive organs and addresses symptoms of headaches and depression in menopausal women. Black Cohosh contains phytosterols or plant hormones, which simulate estrogen in the system. Blue Cohosh nutritionally supports the female reproductive system.