Campanulaceae Lobelia inflata L.

Indian Tobacco

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 454

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of plant taken to vomit and cure tobacco or whiskey habit.

RECRD: 88922 id: 20681

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