Wild lettuce is a tall biennial native to Europe and western Asia, prized in traditional herbalism for its sedative and analgesic properties, particularly valued for easing restlessness and mild pain. The plant's characteristic milky latex, called lactucarium, contains bitter compounds that gently calm nervous tension without the heaviness of stronger sedatives.
leaf, root, seed
tincture, tea, decoction, powder
1–2 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily; 20–30 drops tincture 2–3x daily
May cause drowsiness. Avoid with other sedatives.
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