Lobelia - Feed Ingredient

Lobelia refers to a group of flowering plants in the Lobelia genus, with Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) being the most commonly used species in traditional herbal medicine. The aerial parts of the plant contain alkaloids such as lobeline, which have been studied for their effects on the nervous and respiratory systems.

In herbal formulations, lobelia has been used for its potential bronchodilatory and expectorant properties in other species. However, it is considered a potent herb, and high doses can be toxic due to its alkaloid content.