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Lobelia is an herb that is found in many natural anti smoking and asthma remedies.
It has traditionally been used by the North American Indian for bronchitis, cough and upper respiratory complaints. It is a strong relaxant and works well to bring down fevers. Surrounded by controversy of it's toxicity, lobelia should be used with caution in only small amounts under the advisement of a qualified Herbalist. The whole plant is harvested when the lower fruits are ripe. It may be used in many conditions in combination with other herbs.