Aug 24, 2008
Healing Herbs are Powerful Energy: Lobelia
Lobelia is a well known container garden flower, but it’s history demonstrates that it is one of the most powerful healing herbs. Lobelia, known as Indian Tobacco, contains a nicotine like substance, and can be used by those seeking to “kick the habit”. Lobelia is known for as a potent relaxant, to the mind, body and spirit. It can be used topically to soothe the nerves, and aching muscles as well.
It is not recommended to ingest, and in fact Lobelia is known as “pukeweed”. Stories from the 1700′s tell of an herbalist who gave Lobelia to friends as a child, just to see their reaction. As an adult he gave this amazing herb to a coworker in the field, and this man thought he was poisoned. The recipient collapsed, yet before lunchtime he recovered, ate a hearty lunch, and resumed work, feeling better than ever.
Are there other healing herbs found in our meadows and gardens? Learn more about common healing and nutritional herbs at the Healing Drum Retreat in September, 2008.
