Lobella and Folklore

Used as a Ceremonial (Emetic) in religious ceremonies by some native American tribes.

An infusion of plant was taken to vomit and cure tobacco or whiskey habit or as a love or anti-love medicine.

A decoction of the plant was taken to counteract sickness produced by witchcraft.

It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple they would love each other again.