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Lactuca virosa
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.
European herb with mild sedative properties sometimes called lettuce opium due to its white latex. Much milder than opiates and non-addictive.
European herb with mild sedative properties sometimes called lettuce opium due to its white latex. Much milder than opiates and non-addictive. Key active compounds include lactucin, lactucopicrin, lactucone.
lactucin, along with lactucopicrin and lactucone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Wild Lettuce. These compounds influences GABAergic neurotransmission, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Sleep support
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Mild pain relief
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Cough suppression
Relaxation
Treating insomnia
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Relieving mild pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Calming coughs
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Treating anxiety
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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