how did asthma get bundled in there?Quote:
Originally Posted by ENT
how did asthma get bundled in there?Quote:
Originally Posted by ENT
Good onya sub. Keep it up! As an ex smoker I know how hard it is to give up. I am paying the piper now for my previous smoking addiction. The up side is I wouldn't probably be here If I hadn't given up when I did. It can be difficult but ignore those little voices that will give you every excuse not to quit. Just look at some of the posters excuses here.
I am now at the stage where I never think about them and reckon its one of the smartest decisions I ever made. I had my gall bladder out early last year and saw quite a few people in hospital from the effects of smoking, from terminal lung cancer to chronic emphysema. The craving WILL get less and less but it takes time. I just use to tell myself, one more day. One day you will realise that you haven't had the craving for quite a while and its easy from there. Keep us informed how you're going and good luck. Your body will thank you.
Lobelia was first used for lung problems such as asthma, often linked together with emphysema.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
Ephedra was another herb commonly used as an expectorant along the Silk Road to China, ..silica dust clogged lungs....silicosis.
No good for you Blue:)
THE USE OF LOBELIA IN NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONAL AND MUSLIM MEDICINE::rofl:
In the United States, Lobelia has always held a strong place in North American herbal history. Indigenous peoples of North America used Lobelia for wheezing, respiratory problems, and to relax muscle spasms. Commonly referred to as “Indian Tobacco” it was used in smoking mixtures in traditional medicine. The dried leaves were also sprinkled over burning coals to inhale the vapors in cases of acute wheezing. Lobelia was used in teas and tinctures for asthma, cough, bronchoconstriction—as well as for nervous tension and muscle spasm. Lobelia was also used to prepare lung plasters and compresses placed directly over the chest and lungs. In “A Modern Herbal” published in the 1930s, Maude Grieve described a poultice formula for respiratory problems using Lobelia and Ulmus bark powders combined with a weak lye solution. Historical medical journals from the 1800s and early 1900s describe the use of Lobelia for treatment of diphtheria and angina. Herbalists still commonly use Lobelia for respiratory problems.
contemplating...bit worried about the side effects.
Although if its true, i'd benefit from it having mild asthma and being a light smoker???
Nature's Way, Lobelia Herb, 425 mg, 100 Capsules | eBay
Hhmmm
You'd benefit no end using lobelia.
Try to learn how to use lobelia with other herbs.
Chili, sage, mint, ganja, ginger, turmeric, coffee, cocoa.
Ganja:)
Indeed....great care needs to be taken with lobelia. Just because nutcase ENT recommends it doesn't make it ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
Research dosage first, if you don't want to vomit all over the place....it's an emetic.
So, what?...You dry the lobelia leaves and roll them up in a spliff mixed with weed?...
First cigarette accompanied with coffee this morning.
Life is good.
Erm...no....stimulants make it feel good.
Sounds like a good hit:)Quote:
Originally Posted by BaitongBoy
Maybe onto something...I don't wanna have to "pound it out" with a mortar and pestle just yet so what's a good way to take lobelia?...
Oh yeah, what are we taking it for, again?...Heh...
Take it to stop cravings and to help breathing, clear lungs and as a relaxant.Quote:
Originally Posted by BaitongBoy
1)A teaspoonful of the dried powdered plant in a cup of hot water is easy, add mint, sage and ginger with a little lime or lemon and a touch of honey,....a pleasant morning dose to any cravings away.
2)Take a pinch of the dried herb any time the craving for anything arises and the very thought of a ciggy or whatever just disappears, along with the craving,...for about 4 hrs or thereabouts.
3)Make a tincture as I described in post # 523 and take 3<5 drops every few hours.
4)Buy lobelia tincture, extract, pills on line and follow recommended dosage.
You can do that, boosts the effects of weed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BaitongBoy
WARNINGQuote:
Originally Posted by LatindancerIndeed....great care needs to be taken with lobelia. Just because nutcase ENT recommends it doesn't make it ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chittychangchang
Research dosage first, if you don't want to vomit all over the place....it's an emetic.
Be careful of what this half-brained troll Latindancer says about lobelia, as he's tried to sabotage any reference I've made re lobelia throughout this thread.
An overdose of lobelia will cause you to vomit, one of its uses.
There have been NO deaths attributable to taking lobelia.
I've never said it would kill you.
CCC said that he read that.
I have simply cautioned people about using it as freely as you suggest.
Research it first, folks.
Good advice. :)
The Lung Cleansing Benefits of Lobelia
by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
Published on August 31, 2012, Last Updated on October 14, 2015
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) is an attractive annual or biennial considered to be one of the most valuable herbal remedies ever discovered, according to Potter’s Encyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Lobelia has historically been used and appreciated for a number of functions, including toxin removal, craving control, and, perhaps most notably, it’s ability to relieve problematic respiratory symptoms.
How Does Lobelia Work?
The primary active constituent in lobelia, responsible for its beneficial characteristics, is an alkaloid known as lobeline.
Lobeline is an expectorant, diaphoretic, and bronchodilator that is able to support the respiratory system in a multidimensional way.
As an expectorant, lobeline helps break down congestion and thin mucus. That, combined with its bronchodilating effects, helps to open the airway and encourage deeper, stronger breathing.
Lobelia and Respiratory Ailments
One of lobelia’s main benefits may be its ability to offer support for breathing difficulties.
Equestrian studies have discovered that horses injected with lobelia allowed them to breath deeper. It is believed that lobelia stimulates the adrenal glands to release epinephrine, in effect, this relaxes the airways and allows for easier breathing.
Lobelia also has strong anti-spasmodic properties, which means it helps to relax smooth muscles. This has lead to its inclusion in remedies for spasmodic coughs related to croup, bronchitis, and laryngitis. Lobelia is also found in many over-the counter cold remedy applications.
Lobelia is available in tablets, liquid extracts, tinctures, and teas. In small servings for adults, lobelia is not associated with undesired effects.
References:
Marlin DJ, Roberts CA, Schroter RC, Lekeux P. Respiratory responses of mature horses to intravenous lobeline bolus. Equine Vet J. 2000 May;32(3):200-7.
Cheers...
I quit cigarettes but am still addicted to nicotine mist spray, small price to pay for clearing out my lungs and no longer stinking of smoke.
But means at least I can go jogging
Nicotine in tobacco at the rate normally smoked won't kill you.
Nicotine extracted from tobacco leaf is used to make nicotinic acid,...Vitamin B3.
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Originally Posted by ENT
:bananaman:
Wonderful stuff, I tell ya.
It hits you the same way as O,........
but non-addictive.