WILD LETTUCE (Lactuca virosa)

DESCRIPTION: Wild lettuce is derived from the Lactuca virosa plant. Its extracts come from the plant’s saps, seeds and leaves and are often used in wild lettuce products.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: The herb reduces pain, lowers stress and promotes sedation. It’s also known to be an herbal remedy for asthma, atherosclerosis, coughing, joint pain, menstrual pain and insomnia.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Accelerated heart rate, difficulty breathing, dizziness, drowsiness. Wild lettuce should also not be used with other medicines that affect the central nervous system. Additionally, those with prostatic hyperplasia or glaucoma should also refrain from consuming wild lettuce.

PARTS USED: Leaves, oil, saps, seeds

GENERAL USAGE: Lowers stress, pain reliever

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