Genus and Species: Lobelia cardinalis
Habitat: Can be found near damp shores, meadows, swamps, streams, ponds, and wetlands. Found in BOTH.
Seasons: Grown spring-fall but flowers collected around fall.
Active Chemical Ingredient: Lobeline
Chemical Structure:
Uses:
A tea made from roots has been used in the treatment of epilepsy, syphilis, typhoid, stomachaches, cramps, and worms.
A tea made from leaves is used for treatment of croup, nosebleeds, colds, fevers, and headaches.
The mashed roots, stems,
leaves, and blossoms were made into a decoction and
drank for cramps. The plant was also used as an
emetic for an upset stomach from eating something
bad.
Gutierrez M, Hayes A., Washburn R (2012 summer) Retrieved from http://medplant.nmsu.edu/cardinalis.shtm
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved from http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_loca2.pdf
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