Wild Lettuce

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