Wild Lettuce

Wild Lettuce

 Latin name: latuca Virosa 

Health Benefits of Wild Lettuce

Wild lettuce has a history of use in traditional medicine for various purposes, including pain relief, sleep aid, and respiratory support.  Health benefits include: 

• Contains bitter substances that act on the central nervous system to produce pain-relieving and sedative effects.
• May help with insomnia, restlessness, and anxiety.
• Used to alleviate cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
• May help soothe other respiratory conditions due to its potential anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties.
• May help reduce inflammation.
• Has been traditionally used to support digestion and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort. 

How to Use Wild Lettuce

• Use as a tea or tincture.
• Excessive consumption may cause nausea, dizziness, or, in rare cases, respiratory depression.