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  1. Healthline
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    Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa): Pain Relief, Benefits and …

    • Wild lettuce is a plant that has been used for pain relief and to induce sleep. However, there is little scientific evidence to support its use in humans and it may have adverse side effects. Learn more about … See more

    Overview

    For centuries, people have used natural remedies, such as medicinal plants, to treat a variety of symptoms, including pain.
    Wild lettuce is a plant that has been used for pain relie… See more

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    What is wild lettuce?

    Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is grown in various areas of the world, including Iran, … See more

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    Can it provide pain relief?

    Wild lettuce extract, or lactucarium, has long been used to relieve pain.
    Lactucarium contains lactucin and lactucopicrin. They are bitter substances that act on t… See more

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    Other possible benefits

    Wild lettuce is promoted as a natural treatment for a variety of conditions aside from pain, such as:
    •anxiety
    •respiratory … See more

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    Overview
    What is wild lettuce?
    Can it provide pain relief?
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  1. Wild lettuce has been used in traditional medicine for pain relief for centuries12. Some studies suggest it has analgesic and sedative properties1. However, there is not enough evidence to indicate that wild lettuce is safe or effective for this purpose12. It may be good for muscle pain, headache, and menstrual cramps3. In mice studies, wild lettuce was found to work as well as ibuprofen as a pain reliever4.
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    People have used wild lettuce in traditional medicine for pain relief for centuries, and some studies suggest the plant has analgesic and sedative properties. However, there is not enough evidence to indicate that wild lettuce is safe or effective for this purpose.

    Wild lettuce for pain: Benefits and more - …

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    Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a plant used to relieve pain and prevent or treat symptoms of various unrelated medical conditions, including anxiety, arthritis, insomnia, cough, and menstrual pain. Little evidence exists that wild lettuce can prevent or treat any medical condition.

    Wild Lettuce: Exploring Health Claims an…

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    Wild lettuce is good for muscle pain , headache, and menstrual cramps. Wild lettuce has analgesic effects that fight pain and inflammation.

    Wild Lettuce as a natural remedy - everyg…

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    In mice studies, wild lettuce and its compounds were used as a pain reliever and found to work as well as ibuprofen. These compounds are also found in other plants that lower inflammation and may help with pain relief. ‌ Bitter herbs are sometimes also used to improve digestion.

    Wild Lettuce: Is it Safe, and Does it Work…

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  3. WebMD
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    Wild Lettuce: Is it Safe, and Does it Work? - WebMD

    Jul 14, 2023 · Wild lettuce is a weed that some people use as a pain reliever, but there is little evidence to support its effectiveness or safety. Learn about the possible side effects, interactions, and other ways to manage pain from WebMD.

  4. Skilled Survival
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    How To Identify Wild Lettuce & Prepare It For Pain Relief

  5. The Botanical Institute
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    4 Benefits Of Wild Lettuce: Dosage & Safety - The Botanical Institute

  6. Primal Survivor
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    Wild Lettuce: The Natural Pain Killer (That Works Quickly)

  8. Organic Facts
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    13 Best Benefits & Uses of Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)

    Apr 17, 2024 · Wild lettuce has amazing benefits including the prevention of whooping cough and anxiety. It also helps to improve sleep patterns & treat asthma symptoms.

  9. Homestead Survival Site
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    How to Use Wild Lettuce for Natural Pain Relief

    This article from the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine describes how to make a concentrated pain-relieving and sleep-inducing tincture from wild lettuce. Here are the instructions for the multiple-day process.

  10. Medical News Today
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    Wild lettuce for pain: Benefits and more - Medical …

    Nov 30, 2022 · Wild lettuce is a plant that some people claim can relieve pain and have other health benefits, but there is little scientific evidence to support this. Learn about the potential risks, precautions, and alternatives of using wild …

  11. healthy-juice.co
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    Wild Lettuce: The Natural Painkiller and Sleep Aid That Grows in …

  12. Smokable Herbs
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    Wild Lettuce: Natural Pain Relief and Sedation Benefits

    Mar 2, 2024 · Wild lettuce, or Lactuca virosa, is a plant with a reputation for pain relief and sedation, sometimes called "opium lettuce." Native to parts of North America and related to common lettuce, it's been used for conditions like …