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Lactuca virosa
European herb with mild sedative properties sometimes called lettuce opium due to its white latex. Much milder than opiates and non-addictive.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a European herb whose white latex contains lactucin, lactucopicrin, and flavonoids, conferring mild sedative and analgesic properties. Traditionally used for insomnia, cough, and anxiety, it is sometimes called 'lettuce opium' but is non-addictive and much milder than opiates. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), supporting its use for sleep support, mild pain relief, and relaxation.
Lactucin and lactucopicrin are sesquiterpene lactones believed to exert mild sedative and analgesic effects through partial agonism at mu-opioid receptors and modulation of GABA-A receptors. Additionally, these compounds may inhibit acetylcholinesterase and exhibit anti-inflammatory activity via COX-2 inhibition. The flavonoids contribute antioxidant effects, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly characterized due to limited research.
European herb with mild sedative properties sometimes called lettuce opium due to its white latex. Much milder than opiates and non-addictive.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a European herb whose white latex contains lactucin, lactucopicrin, and flavonoids, conferring mild sedative and analgesic properties. Traditionally used for insomnia, cough, and anxiety, it is sometimes called 'lettuce opium' but is non-addictive and much milder than opiates. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), supporting its use for sleep support, mild pain relief, and relaxation.
Lactucin and lactucopicrin are sesquiterpene lactones believed to exert mild sedative and analgesic effects through partial agonism at mu-opioid receptors and modulation of GABA-A receptors. Additionally, these compounds may inhibit acetylcholinesterase and exhibit anti-inflammatory activity via COX-2 inhibition. The flavonoids contribute antioxidant effects, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly characterized due to limited research.