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Lobelia grows throughout North America.
It was also considered a useful pain reliever and in higher amounts was used to induce vomiting in persons who had been poisoned. Because lobeline is similar in structure to nicotine, it has been employed as an agent to help people stop smoking. Results of human trials with lobeline have been mixed and generally negative. 3 Preliminary uncontrolled studies suggest lobeline may improve lung function. Eclectic physicians generally recommended using a tincture of lobelia made partially or entirely with vinegar instead of alcohol.