Nutritional Supplements » Lobelia »Lobelia - 450 mg (100 capsules, ZIN: 512458)

1. Lobelia - 450 mg (100 capsules, ZIN: 512458): Lobelia is still included in preparations for the symptomatic support of asthma, bronchitis and pertussis. An isolated ingredient, lobeline, is used in oral anti-smoking preparations to lessen the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Extracts were once injected as resuscitation product for asphyxia and apnoea in babies but is no longer used because of undesirable side effects. North Indians used the plant as a tobacco substitute (hence the common name)