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Lobelia cardinalis
North American native perennial with brilliant red flowers; roots used by Native Americans for worm and venereal conditions.
Lobelia cardinalis is a North American perennial with striking red flowers, historically used by Native Americans for worm infestations and venereal diseases. Modern evidence suggests antispasmodic and anthelmintic properties, attributed to its alkaloid content including lobelacrine, lobelanidine, and lobelanine. Due to a narrow therapeutic window and potential toxicity, its use is restricted to professional practitioners.
The primary alkaloids in Lobelia cardinalis, such as lobelanine and lobelanidine, act as partial agonists at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, modulating parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia. This leads to antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle, particularly in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Additionally, these compounds may interfere with neuromuscular transmission in parasitic worms, contributing to anthelmintic activity. The alkaloids also exhibit central nervous system depressant effects at higher doses, which can result in respiratory depression and paralysis.
North American native perennial with brilliant red flowers; roots used by Native Americans for worm and venereal conditions.
Lobelia cardinalis is a North American perennial with striking red flowers, historically used by Native Americans for worm infestations and venereal diseases. Modern evidence suggests antispasmodic and anthelmintic properties, attributed to its alkaloid content including lobelacrine, lobelanidine, and lobelanine. Due to a narrow therapeutic window and potential toxicity, its use is restricted to professional practitioners.
The primary alkaloids in Lobelia cardinalis, such as lobelanine and lobelanidine, act as partial agonists at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, modulating parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia. This leads to antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle, particularly in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Additionally, these compounds may interfere with neuromuscular transmission in parasitic worms, contributing to anthelmintic activity. The alkaloids also exhibit central nervous system depressant effects at higher doses, which can result in respiratory depression and paralysis.