Wild Lettuce Tincture

£10.00   100ml           

Wild Lettuce Tincture (Lactuca virosa)

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Tincture of wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) 1:3 45%

Lactuca virosa, organic grain alcohol

Adult dose:  2 - 8ml per day unless otherwise advised

Use with caution during breast feeding, seek advice from a herbalist.

Some individuals are sensitive or allergic to the compositae family. 




Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)

Wild Lettuce consists of the dried leaves of Lactuca virosa L., Asteraceae.

Main Actions

  • mild sedative
  • antitussive

Main Indications

  • disorders of sleep
  • restlessness and nervous excitability
  • irritable cough
  • rheumatic pains

Pharmacology

The sedative effect of Wild Lettuce has been attributed to lactucopicrin and lactucin, although no recent pharmacological data is available.


Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for educational use only, and is not intended as a replacement for the services of a qualified medical herbalist, doctor or licensed health practitioner. The information contained herein is not diagnostic, always consult a medical health professional before embarking on a treatment programme. Max Drake Medical Herbalist disclaims any liability, loss, injury or damage incurred as a consequence of the use and application of the advice given herein.