Food Poisioning

Cardinal Flower:

Genus and Species Name: Lobelia Cardinalis

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forrest and Tall Grass Prairie

Active Chemical Ingredient: Lobeline: C₂₂H₂₇NO₂

Uses: An emetic for an upset stomach due to eating something bad, assists digestion, and promotes appetite

Preparation: A tea made from the roots

Sources: Lobelia cardinalis. (n.d.). Retrieved September 7, 2015, from http://medplant.nmsu.edu/cardinalis.shtm