Campanulaceae Lobelia inflata L.

Indian Tobacco

Cherokee - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 40

View all documented uses for Lobelia inflata L.

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Scientific name: Lobelia inflata L.
USDA symbol: LOIN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Tobacco
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Given for croup and tincture in small doses prevented croup.

RECRD: 88915 id: 20673

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