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replace the nicotine for 75-90 days until our body reproduced the acetylcholine.
I did not purchase any of these pills because although I am not a herbalist or a physician, I know that the body is
composed of chemicals and any drug, be it synthetic or natural, is also a chemical and is sure to cause some kind of
chemical change in the body chemistry. So without knowing about this herb I am leery to take it. Especially in the
quantity he prescribed, 90 pills in ten days!
I did look up the herb lobelia and all I could find is that it can be a respiratory stimulant and CNS depressant, and may
cause depression if taken in large quantities. I found nothing that related it to quitting smoking.
Do you know anything about this herb, it's uses, and the quantities it should be used in or can you send me a web site
where I can look this information up?
ANSWER: I am glad you did not purchase this product, many products are being sold to the unsuspecting public
based on their magical ability to do this or that, your suspicion is good. Just because a product is natural or herbal
does not mean it is safe or effective. As to the killing your acetylcholine, you would not be able to write this email if it
were gone, you would be gone.
Here is what I know about lobelia.
Lobelia, Pukeweed, Indian Tobacco
Latin Named: Lobelia inflata, L. cardinalis, L. syhpilitica
Lobelia is an Antispasmodic especially to the lung and diaphragm it is appropriately used for cough, spastic bronchitis,
hiccups along with spasm in the muscle tissue and caused by the nervous system. In some instances it has been
shown to decreases nicotine cravings (lobelia is closely related to the nicotine plants in the plant kingdom). It can also
be used topically as a poultice for raised, hot, infected flesh and to draw out splinters. An infused oil of lobelia is good
for tight muscles, or trauma to muscles. You would rub the oil into the effected area. Lobelia has been known to cause
people to feel like vomiting, but it very rarely causes a person to vomit unless they have taken a very large dose. It is a
poor Emetic there are other herbs that would do a better job. Lobelia has been used as a preventative for seizures and
asthma, taken prophylactically; for acute attacks several drops under the tongue can bring relief.
Lobelia is contraindicated during Pregnancy (unless you know what you are doing), low Blood Pressure, Depression
and people who get nauseated easily.
The dosage of lobelia is suggested in drops starting very low (5-10 drops of tincture) and working up a drop at a time
until nausea occurs then drop back a couple drops to relieve the nausea. Lobelia can be irritating take it with food.
BARLEY GREEN
QUESTION: Could you share any information you have on Barley Green, and where to purchase it.
ANSWER: I am assuming you are going to use it for its nutritional value. Barley Grass Greens are a high nutritional
source. They are full of nutrients and micronutrients. Additionally they are used in part for Super Green Formulas, that
are put in shakes or sprinkled on salads. Both can be found in your local Health food stores.
From Jim Dukes Ethnobotanical Database:
http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/
These are the constituents in Barley Grass Greens, Latin Name: Hordeum vulgare
Chemicals
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL Seed 3 - 11 ppm
APIGENIN-7-O-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE Leaf:
ASCORBIC-ACID Seed: Stem 3,300 ppm;
ASH Plant 61,000 - 235,000 ppm Seed 9,000 - 132,000 ppm Stem 81,000 ppm;
BETA-CAROTENE Plant 149 - 660 ppm Seed 1 ppm; Stem 312 ppm;
BIOTIN Seed 0.088 - 0.902 ppm
BORON Seed 2 - 6 ppm
CALCIUM Plant 800 - 10,400 ppm Seed 160 - 4,100 ppm Sprout Seedling 720 ppm; Stem 11,000 ppm;
CARBOHYDRATES Plant 265,000 - 785,000 ppm Seed 608,000 - 868,000 ppm Stem 801,000 ppm;
CATECHIN Leaf:
CELLULOSE Plant 190,000 - 322,000 ppm
CHOLINE Seed 928 - 1,617 ppm
CHROMIUM Stem 31 ppm;
CITRININ Seed:
COBALT Stem 49 ppm;
COPPER Seed 1 - 20 ppm Sprout Seedling 8 ppm;
COUMARIN Plant:
CYSTINE Seed 1,000 - 2,000 ppm
FAT Plant 19,000 - 64,000 ppm Seed 5,000 - 55,000 ppm Stem 29,000 ppm;
FIBER Plant 128,000 - 446,000 ppm Seed 5,000 - 151,000 ppm Stem 134,000 ppm;
FRUCTOSE Seed:
GLUCODIFRUCTOSE Seed:
GLUCOSE Seed:
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