{"product_id":"lobelia-leaf","title":"Lobelia Leaf","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia Leaf (Lobelia inflata)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes called Indian Tobacco or Asthma Weed, is a traditional North American herb with a long history in folk herbalism and spiritual practice. Its dried leaves are valued both for their historical herbal associations and for spell work involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelease, protection, purification, freedom, and breaking unwanted habits or influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Herbal Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, lobelia was used in herbal preparations connected with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erespiratory system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly for coughs, bronchial complaints, asthma, and helping loosen mucus. It was also historically used as an emetic and antispasmodic. Modern evidence, however, is limited, and lobelia can cause significant adverse effects when swallowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause lobelia contains active alkaloids including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elobeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, internal use can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tremors, changes in heart rate and blood pressure, and more serious toxicity at higher amounts. It should not be treated as an everyday drinking herb or self-dosed medicinal tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical \u0026amp; Spell Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn modern folk magic and herbal spell work, lobelia is commonly associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreaking habits and unwanted attachments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease and letting go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection and purification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanishing unwanted influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreedom and personal independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleansing ritual spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpell work intended to strengthen resolve or help someone move away from an unhealthy pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried lobelia may be added to spell jars, sachets, ritual powders, altar work, or burned in very small quantities as part of spiritual practice where appropriate ventilation is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Correspondences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mercury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Intentions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Release, purification, protection, freedom, banishing, breaking habits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGender Correspondence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Masculine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended for internal use without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lobelia can be toxic when ingested and is particularly inappropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding and for people with certain heart or gastrointestinal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor spiritual, ritual, and curio use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smudge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516259061990,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/5213\/8214\/files\/lobelialeafnew.png?v=1790202766","url":"https:\/\/smudgemetaphysical.com\/fr\/products\/lobelia-leaf","provider":"Smudge Metaphysical Spiritual Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}