Wild lettuce is a member of the daisy/aster family. This plant is well known for its pain-relieving properties. The dried herb contains a variety of sesquiterpene lactones in its milky latex. Although this plant is also known as opium lettuce, it lacks the standard narcotic properties.
Latin Name: Lactuca Canadensis
Origin: Europe
Form: Cut & Sifted
Plant Part: Stem and leaf
Size 1 oz and 4 oz
Herb comes stored in a reusable kraft bag.
Edible use: The leaves are bitter. They can be eaten raw. Boiling them and/or cooking them like spinach removes most of the bitterness.
Possible medicinal benefits:
Pain reliever
Insomnia relief
Migraine relief
High blood pressure
Warts (apply sap topically on wart's)
Wild Lettuce Tea
Infuse one tablespoon of dried herb into 8 oz. of boiling water. Allow tea to steep for ten minutes before consuming.
Wild Lettuce Tincture
Two ounces of dried wild lettuce per cup of vodka. Place all ingredients into a sterile jar. Completely cover the herb with vodka. Allow the tincture to steep in a dark place for four weeks. Shake daily. Strain and store tincture in a dark place for up to five years..
Disclaimer: Use caution. This herb has a sedative effect. Do not overuse.
These statements are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to treat, cure or diagnose any ailment. Consult your physician before beginning any herbal regime.
