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Wild Lettuce
Lactuca virosa L.
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A mild sedative and pain reliever. The dried latex (lettuce opium) is calming and analgesic without being narcotic. Used for restlessness, insomnia, and pain. Much milder than true opium.
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May cause drowsiness. May potentiate sedatives. Avoid in pregnancy/lactation (insufficient data). Some sources advise caution with enlarged prostate or glaucoma. Generally mild and safe.
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