What are the effects and functions of Lobelia

Speaking of Lobelia, most people may feel unfamiliar with it, but if you mention its other name, Narcissus, I believe everyone will feel familiar with it. Lobelia is an evergreen plant, about 20 cm tall, and can be used as medicine. So, what specific effects will Lobelia have when used as medicine? Let’s take a look at this issue together.

1. Antibacterial and anti-tumor

More than 50% of the decoction of Lobelia chinensis is made using the flat-plate trenching method, which has a very good inhibitory effect on Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, and Escherichia coli. Lobelia has many functions and effects. According to the Methylene Blue test tube screening test, Lobelia has a strong inhibitory effect on acute myeloid leukemia cells.

2. Regulate immune function

We usually don’t know much about the effects and functions of Lobelia, so we don’t know that it also has the function of regulating immune function. The polysaccharides contained in Lobelia can promote the lymphocyte transformation of mouse spleen cells induced by concanavalin A in vitro, and the optimal concentration is 400r/ml. Experts found that after one week of administration, the percentage of esterase-positive cells in the peripheral blood lymphocytes of mice was significantly increased. The experiment concluded that Lobelia chinensis is very helpful in regulating immune function.

3. Antispasmodic and expectorant

What else do you know about the effects and functions of Lobelia? Eating lobelia can also relieve spasms and eliminate phlegm. The safflower contained in Lobelia has a strong effect in resisting smooth muscle contraction caused by histamine, and also has a good expectorant effect. Therefore, the editor recommends that everyone eats lobelia appropriately in life, which is very helpful for health.

Well, after reading the introduction above, I believe you have a certain understanding of the effects and functions of Lobelia. Lobelia is a plant with very tenacious vitality. It only needs a pot of water and a few stones to survive. It is a good choice for those who want flowers and plants but don’t have much time to take care of them.