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Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) seeds
- A medicinal plant and fumigation herb of the North American Indian tribes . Also known as a tobacco substitute and active agent against asthma.
- Contents: Approx. 3000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Content: 3000 Single seed
No longer available
Product number: LOB01 GTIN: 4250601202648
Description
Indian Tobacco is a beautiful, annual decorative plant for sunny places in the near-natural garden. It bears whitish-purple blossoms from which the inflated fruits develop. It belongs to the bellflower family but, contrary to most of its low-growing relatives, it only gets one metre high.
The herb was smoked by North American Indians and, therefrom, bears the name Indian Tobacco. Its inhalation is said to lead to a feeling of mental calmness and clarity at simultaneous stimulation. The dosage, however, is of enormous importance as a too high dosis can cause nausea and vomiting. As the contained lobeline is similar to nicotine with regard to its effect, it's also used in preparations for quitting smoking.
The plant is known as a good remedy against asthmatic suffering and is, moreover, often used as a mere decorative plant.
The herb was smoked by North American Indians and, therefrom, bears the name Indian Tobacco. Its inhalation is said to lead to a feeling of mental calmness and clarity at simultaneous stimulation. The dosage, however, is of enormous importance as a too high dosis can cause nausea and vomiting. As the contained lobeline is similar to nicotine with regard to its effect, it's also used in preparations for quitting smoking.
The plant is known as a good remedy against asthmatic suffering and is, moreover, often used as a mere decorative plant.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Campanulaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue, White |
| Flowering months | August, July |
| Main harvest | -, Nach der Blüte |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight | Shade |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
Sowing and care
Annual herb. Start indoors. Seeds need light for germination (don't cover). The seedlings should be transplanted to pots when large enough to handle, and set outdoors after the last expected frosts.
Other names
Botanical name: Lobelia inflata, Dortmanna inflata, Rapuntium inflatum
German: Indianertabak, Aufgeblasene Lobelie
English: Indian tobacco, Puke weed
French: Lobélie inflée, Tabac indien
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