Wild Lettuce – Uses, Side Effects, and More

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Wild Lettuce

Foundational Support

WHAT IS IT?

This plant is related to common lettuce; Lactuca sativa, but as it’s common name suggest is a wild species. Wild lettuce is cultivated in Austria, France, Germany

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Wild lettuce has been used historically to support nerves and promote restful sleep.* It is a bitter plant and therefore has some historical use for supporting digestion.

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Active Consituents

Parts Used

Additional Resources

1.) Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John Uri Lloyd, Phr. M., Ph. D. (1898) 2.) Rollinger, JM; Mocka, P; Zidorn, C; Ellmerer, EP; Langer, T; Stuppner, H (2005). "Application of the in combo screening approach for the discovery of non-alkaloid acetylcholinesterase inhibitors from Cichorium intybus". Current drug discovery technologies 2 (3): 185-93. 3.) Wesołowska, A.; Nikiforuk, A.; Michalska, K.; Kisiel, W.; Chojnacka-Wójcik, E. (2006). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 107 (2): 254-8. 4.) Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.

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This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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