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Wild Lettuce

Sleep and pain

Updated

Overview

Sleep and pain

Latin name : Lactuca virosa

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used
Feuille
Preparation Forms
teinture mere, extrait sec
Active Compounds
lactucine, lactucopicrine

Therapeutic Properties

  • Sedative
  • Mild analgesic
  • Antitussive

Recommended Dosage

30-120 mg dry extract at bedtime

Safety Profile

  • Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
  • Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
  • Children : ✗ Not recommended