#lobelia inflata

[geopsych]

Roadside plants: ground cherry aka physalis, common mullein, and lobelia inflata.

[continent-of-wild-endeavor]

Lobelia inflata aka Indian tobacco or puke weed. Bitty little flowers, surprisingly large seed pods (almost as if they'd been....inflated)

[goetiae]

In the Green Witch arc, Sebastian presents a rather interesting book to Sieglinde when she requests to have something to read. The book is called The Family Physician, and it is in fact replicating a real medicinal work of the Victorian era.

The Family Physician: A Manual Of Domestic Medicine was published in London, England, by Cassell & Company in the year 1883. It is one of many books of this kind as at the time family manuals of medicine were becoming more and more popular. Of course, books were still rather expensive to print and were majorly available to the rich. As many were living in estates outside of the city centers and some traveled abroad, physicians were not always readily available. With that, more and more rich Victorians would rather have a book of medicinal remedies at home to "replace" a visit from a doctor.

The book Sebastian is showing in the arc is one of the later editions by the physicians of the London hospitals. The special edition Family Physician featured in the manga consists of four volumes and includes a diverse list of treatments for many types of illnesses.

Now, Yana does include two supposed remedies used in that book but only one of them is found on the pages: opium tincture. Laudanum was prescribed for various illnesses. As for the bacon, it is a real medical practice of the Victorian era but one recorded in The Successful Housekeeper (1888), not in this manual.

Sebastian has previously stated that he would get familiar with the medicinal treatment options of the time to assist Ciel with his health problems. We can safely assume that this handbook manual is used by him rather often to help young Lord during his various instances of sickness.

This book consists of multiple categories of illnesses that would take a long time to cover fully, but here are those that Ciel canonically either goes through or is likely to go through due to his known chronic condition (asthma):

Night Terrors

Asthma

Cold

Cough

Fever

The sort of treatment that Sebastian would put Ciel through, were he to truly follow the book, is bizarre.

Do not follow these instructions. They are highly outdated and do not follow any medical requirements. Herbs, plants, and chemicals mentioned in this post are highly toxic and should not be ingested or inhaled.

Night Terrors

Night terrors are recognized by Victorians as recurrent and relatively safe, as they are "rarely precursors of fits or epilepsy", though they may be hard to handle, especially in younger children.

In case that a Victorian child was suffering from nightmares, or night terrors as they equated the two, physicians recommended rhubarb and soda also known as Gregory's powder. Combined with a light and digestible meal, this mixture, which is currently regarded as a laxative, was to ensure that the sleep of the child is undisturbed through the night.

Asthma

During the Victorian era, asthma was not recognized as an obstructive disease of lungs, but rather as a neurological condition. Physicians of the time were seemingly very well-aware that asthma was a difficult and longterm condition even if they did not precisely understand its nature; sometimes referring to it as psychosomatic.

Within the treatments that Ciel would have realistically gotten were he, as a Victorian child, to have the kind of asthma attacks that he has had in the manga are:

I. Tobacco, which was believed to relieve paroxysms - sudden asthma attacks. The book Sebastian has provided us with says that tobacco would be especially beneficial for non-smokers who have not established tolerance to cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Even though individuals who used this method would grow "pallid" and "damp with prespiration" after the process, their asthma attack would be "prevented". It is possible to assume that with the repeated, consistent smoking pattern Victorian asthmatics tried to balance out their breathing rhythm.

II. Lobelia inflata, also known as puke weed, is another type of tobacco recommended for asthma, though this time it is to be consumed by ingestion in a form of a tincture mixed with water. It was believed that this tobacco helped with asthma "related to indigestion". The book does state that its authors are unsure whether the plant is very effective as some patients have fallen sick after the use; which is no surprise to the modern reader as lobelia inflata has been discovered to be a toxic plant.

III. Stramonium, also known as thorn-apple, is a kind of medicine recommended by the Victorian physicians when smoking tobacco was not enough. The leaves of the plant, which is highly toxic due to multiple alkaloids within it, would be crushed and smoked. Smoking stramonium before sleep for prophylactic reasons or at the beginning of an asthma attack was generally considered an effective treatment that worked "like magic".

IV. Cigares de Joy, "anti-asthma" cigarettes created by a Frenchman, are highly regarded by the authors of the book. Like many other medicinal treatments of the Victorian era, they were, of course, bad for your health as they contained stramonium and arsenic.

V. Coffee is probably the only non-toxic method of treating asthma that Victorian doctors suggest. However, even with coffee one can't hope to have much satisfaction from the treatment: it is to be given very hot, black (pure cafe noir), without any milk, and on an empty stomach in small quantities. Bigger dosages are advised against while taking coffee with a meal is cosidered to be a cause of asthma attacks.

VI. Nitre-papers are, practically, papers with potassium nitrate. The papers were meant to be burned so the fumes fill the room. The chemical compound of nitre-papers is an irritant and causes damage to the lungs, though Victorian doctors describe multiple cases of children and adults alike "peacefully" falling asleep around ten minutes into the paper burning. The latter is probably no surprise as potassium nitrate fumes have an adverse effect on the human body, causing nausea and dizziness.

VII. Nitrite of amyl is one more nitric chemical compound that is recommended by the Victorian doctors to inhale in order to treat asthma. Now, this chemical is highly toxic in all forms and especially so in direct inhalation and ingestion; it can cause blindness, brain damage, lung scarring, and death.

VIII. Chloroform is yet another questionable way of managing asthma in the Victorian era. While the authors of the book can be given credit for mentioning that overdoing chloroform is never the aim, and even provide a story of a man who died doing so, they do still praise the method greatly. According to the manual, chloroform is to be applied in a few drops on a handkerchief one can press to the nose and inhale through. It is rather clear here that Victorians truly did see asthma as a disturbance within the nervous system and provided methods of sedating the patient.

IX. Ipecacuanha, an imported plant native to Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia, is a remedy that the authors seem rather perplexed about. They do recommend it as an effective method of asthma treatment but they do not specify how it is to be applied. We are left wondering how exactly Victorians used this plant. Ipecacuanha, or ipecac as it is known within the medical field now, is highly toxic in all its forms and is especially dangerous to ingest. Brain damage and organ failure are only some side effects of ignoring safety precautions.

X. Potassium iodide is a medication recommended for ingesting directly in the amount of two tablespoons three times a day. Praised for postponing or even fully stopping asthma attacks, this medicinal treatment was highly regarded by the Victorian doctors. It is worth mentioning that potassium iodide has adverse side effects and is an allergen for many people. However, it is a recognized medical supplement that should be taken only, if ever, upon doctor's prescription.

Cold

Victorians recognized that cold was a rather complicated condition as it could either be a simple cold of a precursor to other, more serious, diseases: bronchitis, pneumonia, quinsy, consumption (tuberculosis), pleurisy, rheumatism, neuralgia, and more.

Doctors seemed to believe that the main cause of a common cold was dampness rather than anything else: a damp bed, a damp seat, a damp house or room, a damp robe, and more. Bathing for a prolonged amount of time was discouraged as it "caused colds".

The physiological nature of a cold was that it was seen as an inflammation of a mucuous membrane within the air-passages.

Victorians recommended that one who has caught a cold should stay quiet and not talk much, not eat too much food though drink plenty of water. The most jarring thing is, they recommend - within the book in Sebastian's possession - that colds are to be immediately treated with an aconite tincture. Needless to say, aconite is toxic in all forms and causes nausea and dizziness, vomiting, heart and lung problems, as well as death.

Out of safery reasons, we will abstain from providing any sort of recipes here. Aside from aconite, or when aconite was simply not enough, Victorian doctors suggest the following remedies:

Camphor

Phosphorus

Belladonna

Bryony

Nux vomica

Ipecacuanha

Bismuth

Arsenic

All of these ingredients are highly toxic and their effect on the human body greatly varies. Regardless, these should not be taken in absolutely any form.

Cough

Victorians recognize multiple varieties of a cough and state that there's no universal panacea for all of them. Still, they do recommend a few home remedies that are mixtures made of rather unusual components.

One suggests mixing a Paregoric elixir, which is a highly toxic substance containing deadly hydrogen cyanide, with oxymel, cascarilla, and chloric ether. Another proposes a method to treat dry cough: mixing morphia, hydrogen cyanide, and chloric ether together before ingestion.

Other cold treatments include:

Aconite [☠]

Alum [☠]

Asafoetida [!]

Belladonna [☠]

Chamomile oil

Chloroform [☠]

Coltsfoot [!]

Drosera

Gelsemium [!]

Ipecacuanha [☠]

Nitric acid [☠]

Sulphur [!]

Tartar emetic [☠]

☠ - toxic, deadly! - unsafe, may cause health problems for some people

Fever

The last condition that we can see Ciel canonically go through is a fever, which he seems to catch during the events of the Book of Circus arc. Now, treatment of a simple fever in Victorian times was rather unique as the doctors suggested using aconite or belladonna tincture to reduce the fever.

If it happened so that a patient's fever has not gone down after a long while, arsenic mixture is used. If nothing else helped and the fever is accompanied by shooting pain, highly toxic bryony is applied.

Thankfully, during the cases of remittent fever lasting for many days none of these mixtures were applied. Instead, the patient would be given ice to suck, cold water to drink, or some lemonade. Vomiting was to be calmed down with application of chloroform or ipecacuanha. Quinine, which has many dangerous side effects, would also be given. The most the patient would get aside from such dangerous medicine is nutritious meals and a lot of water.

Overall, it seems like using The Family Physician for treatment of many conditions that boys like Ciel would go through in real life Britain would cause more disadvantages than benefits for the patient. Over-reliance on toxic stimulants and deadly chemical substances could not possibly be good for anyone whose health was compromised.

Edits of the manga pages are made by us. Please, do not use them.

[neverfeltthewinterquitesodead]

i have so much lobelia inflata growing in random unkempt part of garden im so excited i could puke (in her brain because its also called pukeweed)

[spooniestrong]

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Chaparral

Also called: creosote bush, greasewood, Larrea divaricata, Larrea tridentata, larreastat

Claimed benefits: weight loss; eases inflammation; treats colds, infections, rashes, cancers

Potential harms: kidney problems, liver damage

Coltsfoot

Also called: coughwort, Farfarae folium leaf, foalswort, Tussilago farfara

Claimed benefits: relieves cough, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma

Potential harms: liver damage, possible carcinogen

Comfrey

Also called: blackwort, bruisewort, slippery root, Symphytum officinale

Claimed benefits: relieves cough, heavy menstrual periods, stomach problems, chest pain; treats cancer

Potential harms: liver damage, cancer

Germander

Also called: Teucrium chamaedrys, Teucrium viscidum

Claimed benefits: weight loss; alleviates fever, arthritis, gout, stomach problems

Potential harms: liver damage, hepatitis

Greater celandine

Also called: celandine, Chelidonium majus

Claimed benefits: alleviates stomach ache

Potential harms: liver damage

Kava

Also called: ava pepper, kava kava, Piper methysticum

Claimed benefits: eases anxiety, helps sleep

Potential harms: liver damage, exacerbates Parkinson’s disease and depression, impairs driving

Lobelia

Also called: asthma weed, Lobelia inflata, vomit wort, wild tobacco

Claimed benefits: helps respiratory problems, smoking cessation

Potential harms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, rapid heartbeat, confusion, seizures, hypothermia, coma

Pennyroyal oil

Also called: Hedeoma pulegioides, Mentha pulegium

Claimed benefits: improves breathing problems, digestive disorders

Potential harms: liver and kidney failure, nerve damage, convulsions

Usnic acid

Also called: beard moss, tree moss, usnea

Claimed benefits: weight loss, pain relief

Potential harms: liver injury

Yohimbe

Also called: Johimbi, Pausinystalia yohimbe, yohimbine, Corynanthe johimbi

Claimed benefits: treats low libido and erectile dysfunction, depression, obesity

Potential harms: raises blood pressure; causes rapid heart rate, headaches, seizures, liver and kidney problems, heart problems, panic attacks

Source: Consumer Reports Inc.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR does not endorse products or services, and does not accept advertising. Read more at ConsumerReports.org.

[cygnusdoesthings]

January 24th: Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata)

Lobelia! Very pretty flowers. There are a couple types- but for the first time, I'm not going to do all of that. Well- Maybe. We'll see. I make no promises.

As a general ru- Goddamnit. I am apparently doing multiple of them. As a general rule (for lobelia), despite the pretty flowers, lobelia's meaning is historically negative. We'll be- okay, fine, brain monkey. We'll do however many it takes for my brain to be satisfied.

Lobelia is under Neptune and Saturn (planetary rulers), and under the element water. One of Pisces' flowers,

Scarlet lobelia [Also known as cardina- WAIT SHIT I HAVE ANOTHER DAY FOR CARDINAL FLOWER NEVER FECKIN MIND (runs away)].

Fine. Lobelia (as a blanket) means malevolence, clairvoyance, storms, faeries, and love (that part is from cardinal/scarlet, which I'll cover on the 17th of July).

The storm part is from the superstition that tossing lobelia leaves into the direction that you want the wind to go in, it'll start going there.

The clairvoyance part is from the superstition that burning the leaves will result in omens from the smoke.

White lobelia means rebuff, and blue lobelia means dislike.

Oh yeah, also, this flower is toxic (kinda). Despite that, it was, uh... also used as a cure for syphilis in Ye Olden Days. BUT! It's similar to nicotine in that it's particularly susceptible to pregnant people, babies, and old people. Intense use of it will cause nausea and vomiting.

Yay. Gods. I need some of this flower.

I have a floriography blog! @bloomsong-from-a-swans-breath! :]

(I would remove the copy/paste links, but I'm too tired, so fuck that.)

[darkmaga-retard]

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Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), also called Indian tobacco, has a long history of use as an herbal remedy for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and cough. Historically, Native Americans smoked lobelia as a treatment for asthma. In the 19th century, American physicians prescribed lobelia to induce vomiting in order remove toxins from the body. Because of this, it earned the…

[rightaidhomeopathy]

Homeopathy, a form of alternative medicine, offers various remedies for managing asthma symptoms. However, it's essential to approach homeopathic treatments with caution and consult a qualified homeopath or healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

Arsenicum album: Often recommended for asthma attacks accompanied by anxiety, restlessness, and wheezing, particularly worsened at night or in cold air. It may also be useful for asthma triggered by allergies or cold weather.

Sambucus: Suggested for sudden onset of asthma symptoms, especially in children, with difficulty breathing and a sensation of suffocation, usually worse at night.

Natrum sulphuricum: This remedy is commonly used for asthma triggered by damp weather or exposure to mold. It may help with wheezing, rattling in the chest, and difficulty breathing, particularly in the morning.

Ipecacuanha: Recommended for asthma with persistent coughing, nausea, and vomiting. It's often suggested when coughing fits lead to difficulty breathing or wheezing.

Blatta orientalis: Used for asthma aggravated by cold air, exertion, or talking. It may help relieve tightness in the chest, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.

Kali carbonicum: This remedy is suggested for asthma worsened by cold, dry weather or emotions like anxiety or excitement. It may help with wheezing, shortness of breath, and a sense of constriction in the chest.

Antimonium tartaricum: Recommended for asthma with a sensation of suffocation, rattling in the chest, and difficulty coughing up mucus. It may be useful during acute asthma attacks.

Lobelia inflata: Often used for asthma with a tight feeling in the chest, difficulty exhaling, and spasmodic coughing. It may also help with anxiety and restlessness during asthma attacks.

It's important to note that homeopathic remedies are highly individualized, and the choice of remedy depends on the specific symptoms and constitution of the person. Additionally, while some individuals may find relief from homeopathic treatments, others may not experience significant benefits. Always consult with a qualified homeopath or healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations, and never use homeopathy as a substitute for conventional asthma management strategies.

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The Many Uses of Herbal Smoking 

There are many reasons people smoke herbs, for ceremony, ritual, spiritual practices, recreation, and healing and therapeutic purposes. Some people simply enjoy the act of smoking and want to smoke something subdued, non-addictive or habit forming. Smoking certain herbs can also help reduce the urges of Tobacco or Cannabis use by incorporating them into mixtures, and possibly slowly transitioning to only smoking non-addictive herbs. 

The History of Smoking Plants 

It’s believed that smoking plants has been present in every human society in history. In the Bronze Age, about 5,000 years ago, the inhalation of burned plants was used in magic, ritual and medicine in India, Mesopotamia, and Egypt.

Mugwort/Artemesia

Mugwort is most notoriously smoked for its effect on dreams. When the smoke of mugwort is inhaled, especially before bedtime, it can promote vivid and lucid dreams. It has also been said to help reveal and even alter areas of psychic unconsciousness. Mugwort’s aromatic leaves have a strong, pungent flavor when smoked. 

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

Inhaling Lobelia smoke can be calming and relaxing. It is considered an expectorant, like Coltsfoot. Lobelia is commonly smoked as a substitute for Tobacco because it contains an alkaloid called lobeline that your body easily mistakes for nicotine. Therefore, when Lobelia smoke is inhaled, receptors in your body think that it’s nicotine and that you just smoked Tobacco. Lobeline is not addictive like nicotine when used properly and acutely. Chewing gums used to quit smoking include lobeline as one of the main ingredients.

Summary

People have been smoking herbs for thousands of years across nearly every culture for a wide variety of purposes, from ceremonial to quitting smoking. We covered five of those plants and their potential health benefits in this post, but there are many more traditionally smoked herbs out there. If you’re feeling drawn to try smoking herbs, keep your body’s unique constitution in mind. Not all herbs affect everybody in the same way. 

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[vandaliatraveler]

The foliage of Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata), also known variously as vomitwort, gagroot and puke weed, was once chewed and smoked by Native Americans, thus its most common name. Traditional medicine practitioners have also used this summer annual as an emetic to induce vomiting (apparently it works very well). But beware - Indian tobacco contains high concentrations of multiple dangerous alkaloids and ingesting even a small amount of its roots or leaves can be fatal. On the other hand, it possesses a certain delicate beauty.

[cedar-glade]

Lobelia inflata,

Expectorant weed, purge indian tabacco, dwarf inflated lobelia.

Lobelia inflata is a species that follows the trends of biennial monocarpic lifestyles that many Lobelia spp. native to the eastern portion of North America utilize. Where it differs is it’s ability to handle extremely dry conditions and it’s prolonged bloom time. Although these photos were taken in a fen, these individuals were growing on a gravel bar alongside of hoary puccoon and a few other dry upland barren species. It’s common name is almost as unique as the common name of L. siphilitica (great blue lobelia or syphilis aiding Lobelia.) 

This plant was used either as a soup for purging stomach alements(like stomach viruses) or to help with breathing issues as a diaphram stimulant and expectorant by smoking by both Indigenous people and early settlers. 

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家の庭（スギナから滲み出た水滴、蛇苺、ヒューケラ、ウスベニアオイ、ロベリア）

[geopsych]

Lobelia inflata, or ‘Indian tobacco’ and one of the Hypericums or Saint Johnsworts. The lobelia was actually bluer than this but the color was difficult to capture.

[continent-of-wild-endeavor]

A tiny white lobelia! Not sure which, as these are the only pictures I have where it’s remotely in focus. Probably L. spicata or L. inflata, just on narrowing it down to the likely ones for this area. Doesn’t quite look like pictures of either.