LOBELIA (Lobelia inflata)
Lobelia is an annual with lance-shaped leaves and pale blue, pink tinged leaves.
{ Other names }
Indian Tobacco, Gag Root, Puke Weed
{ Herbal properties of lobelia leaf }
Herbalists use lobelia as an antispasmodic, for respiratory problems, and to relax muscles. Lobelia is also used as a tobacco replacement for people trying to give up smoking.
{ Herbal Lore }
Lobelia is traditionally known as 'puke weed' as it induces vomiting.
{ Magickal properties of lobelia leaf }
Use lobelia leaf for spells & rituals involving attracting love, preventing storms
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with lobelia leaf for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include lobelia leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use lobelia leaf in your candle work - sprinkle the herb around your candle, or grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll powdered herbs onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
{ Details }
- Dried cut lobelia leaf
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars, tea
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- See pictures for how to use in witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 1- oz
- 1 lb
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