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Lactuca serriola
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Parent species of cultivated lettuce with mild sedative properties similar to L. virosa.
Parent species of cultivated lettuce with mild sedative properties similar to L. virosa. Key active compounds include lactucin, lactucopicrin, flavonoids.
lactucin, along with lactucopicrin and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Lactuca serriola. These compounds influences GABAergic neurotransmission, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Mild sedative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Mild sedation in folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pain relief
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Insomnia
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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