Wild Lettuce Leaf

Botanical: Lactuca elongata
Family: Compositae (daisy) - Asteraceae (aster)

Other common names: Prickly Lettuce, Horse Thistle, Compass Plant, Opium Lettuce, Wild Opium, Great Lettuce, Lactucarium Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce

Wild Lettuce Leaf has been used as a mild sedative, diuretic and diaphoretic, and it is also used in the treatment of dropsy, colic and insomnia.  Wild Lettuce Leaf is also a fine source of vitamin A, as well as other vitamins, minerals, nutrients and fiber.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Wild Lettuce is the precursor of the common forms of cultivated lettuce.  Wild Lettuce probably originated in Central Asia, but it is now grown throughout the world.   It was cultivated as a food crop by the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese.  Lettuce was brought to the New World very early; so early, in fact, that the Hopi tribe incorporated it into their religious rituals.  They smoked the resin of Wild Lettuce Leaf to induce dream states.  In spite of this and the alternate name of Lettuce Opium, the narcotic effects of Wild Lettuce Leaf are negligible.  Wild Lettuce Leaf is a good source of vitamin A, fiber and many other vitamins and nutrients.  Medicinally, Wild Lettuce Leaf is used as a mild sedative, with the added benefit of being easy on the digestive system.  It has been used to treat dropsy, colic and cough, and is also a mild diuretic and diaphoretic.  Some people use Wild Lettuce Leaf as a sleep aid.

Ingredients: 100% Wild Lettuce Leaf Botanical Powder - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Do not use this product in conjunction with prescription diuretics. The herb may cause drowsiness; however, when used in excess (many times the recommended dosage), it causes restlessness. Overuse (many time the recommended dosage) may cause slow breathing, severe tiredness, passing out, loss of consciousness or skin rash.

Capsule Information:
Our Wild Lettuce Leaf supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.