Common name: |
Indian tobacco |
Family: |
Lobeliaceae |
Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
Chemistry: |
alkaloids–piperidine alkaloids-lobeline (0.3–0.4%), isolobeline Chelidonic acid, resin, gum. |
Main actions: |
Respiratory stimulant / relaxant |
Other Actions: |
Anti-asthmatic, bronchodilator, anti-spasmodic, stimulating expectorant, emetic, sedative, amphoteric |
Dosage: |
tincture 2ml TDS 1:8 (MAX 35ml per week) |
Safety: |
Large doses induce vomiting |