WILD LETTUCE

Usage

Wild lettuce is native to Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Considered an aphrodisiac in Egypt. Ancient Greeks and Romans used it  to treat menstrual pains to muscular disease.

Benefits

Wild lettuce has sedative and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It is used as a natural remedy for stress and chronic pain. It can also stimulate circulation as well as offer sanitizing benefits.

Molecular Profile

The two main compounds—lactucin and lactucopicrin —act on the central nervous system. It relaxes respiratory conditions such as whooping cough and asthma.


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