{"product_id":"lobelia-inflata","title":"Lobelia inflata","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003eLobelia – Lobelia inflata | Botanical Soul Codex\u003c\/title\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    body { margin:0; padding:0; background:#ffffff; font-family:Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif; color:#111111; line-height:1.7; font-size:18px; }\n    .page { max-width:900px; margin:2rem auto 4rem; padding:0 1.5rem; }\n    h1 { text-align:center; font-size:2.2rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; margin-bottom:0.2rem; }\n    h1 span { display:block; font-size:1.2rem; font-style:italic; margin-top:0.2rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; }\n    .subtitle { text-align:center; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; margin-bottom:2rem; color:#555; }\n    h2 { margin-top:2rem; margin-bottom:0.8rem; font-size:1.5rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; }\n    h3 { margin-top:1.2rem; margin-bottom:0.3rem; font-size:1.15rem; }\n    p, ul { margin-top:0.1rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }\n    ul { padding-left:1.3rem; }\n    .keywords { font-style:italic; margin-top:1rem; }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1\u003eLobelia \u003cspan\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eThe Alchemical Monograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia, Indian Tobacco\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolk Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puke Weed, Asthma Weed\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campanulaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small annual or biennial with branching stems, small pale violet flowers, and inflated seed pods; has a strong, acrid taste and odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsed by some Indigenous peoples and later Eclectic physicians as an antispasmodic and emetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKnown as “puke weed” for its ability to induce vomiting in high doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn important, but strong and potentially toxic herb requiring great respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Parts Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial parts (fresh or carefully dried), seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meadows, disturbed soils, light shade to sun; prefers moderately rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest flowering tops when seed capsules begin to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDoctrine of Signatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe inflated pods and acrid nature suggest expansion and release — opening constricted passages, then purging. Its intensity reflects its powerful, potentially overwhelming action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eConstituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePiperidine alkaloids (lobeline), resins, gums, fats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eActions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAntispasmodic • Bronchodilator (traditional) • Emetic (in higher doses) • Nervine relaxant (strong) • Diffusive stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrid, pungent, nauseating in larger doses\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming • Relaxing • Strongly diffusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissue States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tense • Constricted • Spastic (especially in lungs and musculature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInternal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn historical practice and under expert supervision: asthma (spastic), bronchial spasm, acute respiratory distress patterns, severe tension patterns; in very tiny doses as a diffusive relaxant. Inappropriately used doses can cause nausea, vomiting, and toxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTopical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSometimes used in liniments for muscle spasm and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCombinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eMullein\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eElecampane\u003c\/strong\u003e — for spastic lung patterns (traditional, supervised use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eSkullcap\u003c\/strong\u003e — for deep muscular and nervous tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHomeopathic Remedy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/strong\u003e — for asthma, difficult breathing, and nausea in highly dilute preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFlower Essence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHelps release sudden emotional constriction and panic; supports letting go of patterns that feel overwhelming or suffocating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEssential Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNot used as an essential oil; alkaloid content is best managed in whole-plant preparations by qualified practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNot a culinary herb; potentially toxic and never used as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSafety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePotent and potentially toxic in moderate to high doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCan cause nausea, vomiting, lowered blood pressure, and collapse if overdosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse only under the guidance of an experienced herbal practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, serious heart disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Ritual Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLobelia is a threshold plant of release and surrender. Energetically, it helps “break” intense constriction patterns, but only in contexts where strong support and clear intention are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eAstroherbalism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Rulership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uranus (sudden shifts) with Mars (intensity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarius, Aries\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sudden, diffusive action and inflating pods echo its explosive, expansive nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eChakra Correspondence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThroat \u0026amp; Solar Plexus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breath release, letting go of constriction and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCosmic Ray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Indigo Ray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sudden release, pattern-breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eAlchemy \u0026amp; Spagyrics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt (Body):\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the memory of tension and its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur (Soul):\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, acrid nature that forces patterns to break open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury (Spirit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly mobile spirit that diffuses rapidly through systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpagyric Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e To catalyze powerful release where chronic constriction has become dangerous or entrenched—used rarely and reverently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMagical \u0026amp; Spiritual Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBreaking spells of constriction, ending cycles that will not loosen, supporting radical change (with caution and spiritual consent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTarot Correspondence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sudden release and breakdown of rigid structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"keywords\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release • Diffusion • Intensity • Breakthrough • Caution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"The Alchemists Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43875112517731,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemistsapothecary.com\/products\/lobelia-inflata","provider":"The Alchemists Apothecary Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}