Latin name:
Lobelia inflata
L.
Botanical family:
Campanulaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
Indian tobacco (Eng.)
lobélie gonflée (Fr.)
Uses:
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Leaves :
Dried and smoked as an emetic [44]. and for general health [Mi'kmaq 62]. Smoke blown into ear to treat earache [Mi'kmaq 60].