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⛔ Best avoidedLobelia
Also called: indian tobacco
A plant with a nicotine-like compound.
- Why people take it
- Asthma, quitting smoking.
- What the evidence says
- No evidence it helps quit smoking.
- How it is usually taken
- Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
- Be careful
- Toxic in larger amounts.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
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Common questions
What is Lobelia?
A plant with a nicotine-like compound.
Why do people take Lobelia?
Asthma, quitting smoking.
Does Lobelia work?
No evidence it helps quit smoking.
How much Lobelia do people take?
Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
Is Lobelia safe?
Toxic in larger amounts.
Does Lobelia interact with medicines?
Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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