Organic Lobelia Tincture 2 fluid oz

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) Tincture 2 fluid ounces in an amber glass dropper bottle. 

The Breath Unblocker, The Storm Calmer

Delicate in bloom but fierce in action, Lobelia is a plant of swift movement and sharp intelligence. Long respected as a powerful respiratory remedy and a catalyst in herbal formulas, Lobelia teaches us that sometimes the medicine we need is the one that moves us—deeply, decisively, and without hesitation.

Traditional Uses
Used extensively by Indigenous healers and later adopted by 19th-century Eclectic physicians, lobelia was called “the thinking herb” for its ability to guide the body toward balance. Traditionally, it was used to open the lungs, ease asthma, relax muscle spasms, and aid in tobacco cessation. It was also used externally for muscle tension, inflammation, and neurological pain.

Common Uses
Today, Lobelia is primarily used to support the respiratory system—as a powerful expectorant, bronchodilator, and antispasmodic. It helps loosen thick mucus, relieve chest tightness, and ease asthmatic or spasmodic coughs. In small, well-informed doses, it is used to relax smooth muscle, stimulate circulation, and act as a nervine during acute stress. It is also sometimes included in formulas to support smoking withdrawal and reset breath patterns.

Energetics
Lobelia is cooling, drying, and dispersing. It clears excess, unblocks stagnation, and restores movement in systems that have become constricted—especially the lungs, muscles, and nerves. While deeply relaxing, it carries a sharp intelligence that requires respectful use. Energetically, Lobelia is a releaser—a wind that clears what has become stuck.

Medicinal Properties

• Antispasmodic

• Expectorant

• Bronchodilator

• Emetic (in high doses)

• Nervine relaxant

• Antimicrobial

• Muscle relaxant

• Circulatory stimulant

• Analgesic (especially muscular/nerve pain)

⚠️ Note: Lobelia is a powerful herb that should be used in low doses and with herbalist guidance. High doses can cause nausea or vomiting. Its intelligence lies in precision, not excess.

Lobelia moves with the speed of breath and the clarity of wind. She is not for casual sipping—but for moments when the body needs to release, open, and let go. A potent ally when called upon with care.

Prepared with precision and reverence by The Old World Apothecary.
For breath that needs to open, and tension that longs to ease.

Parts Used: Leaf

Suggested Use: 10 to 30 drops in water or juice, up to 3x daily as needed

Organic Wildcrafted herb macerated for 8 weeks, agitated daily. 

Ratio 1:4 (dried macerated herb to organic cane alcohol)

Our Promise: Crafted in small batches by The Old World Apothecary, with reverence for the healing traditions of plant medicine. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or on medications.