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Wild Lettuce (Lactucarium) — SacredBod supplement bottle (illustrative)
Supplement · Sleep & Calm

Wild Lettuce (Lactucarium)

400 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 60 caps

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What it is

Wild Lettuce (Lactucarium) is a sleep & calm supplement. Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) yields lactucarium, a milky latex traditionally used as a gentle sedative and analgesic. Used in adult dosing protocols in India and internationally, it is sold as a single-ingredient supplement.

How it works

Lactucin and lactucopicrin sesquiterpene lactones exert mild sedative and pain-dulling effects on the nervous system, easing restlessness and supporting sleep. Effects are dose-dependent and typically measurable within acute, 1-2 hours.

Who should take it

Adults with mild restlessness, tension or sleep difficulty seeking a gentle herbal nervine.

Avoid / careful

Sedating — avoid with alcohol, sedatives and before driving. Avoid in pregnancy. Limited clinical evidence.

When to take it

Morning
Noon
Evening
Night

How to take it

With food
Empty stomach
Before food

FAQs

Frequently asked

Is Wild Lettuce safe for long-term use?
Long-term safety data is limited. It is typically used short-term for acute symptoms of restlessness or sleep difficulty.
Can Wild Lettuce be taken with other sleep aids?
It is not recommended to combine Wild Lettuce with other sedating medications or alcohol due to an increased risk of excessive drowsiness.
What is lactucarium?
Lactucarium is the milky latex extracted from the stems and leaves of the wild lettuce plant (Lactuca virosa), containing the active compounds responsible for its sedative and analgesic effects.

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About Wild Lettuce (Lactucarium)

Lactucarium-bearing wild lettuce for restlessness, mild pain and sleep..

How it works

Lactucin and lactucopicrin sesquiterpene lactones exert mild sedative and pain-dulling effects on the nervous system, easing restlessness and supporting sleep. Effects are dose-dependent and typically measurable within acute, 1-2 hours.

Who it’s for

Adults with mild restlessness, tension or sleep difficulty seeking a gentle herbal nervine.

Dosage & timing

  • Typical dose: 400 mg
  • Best time: night
  • With food: with-food
  • Expected onset: Acute, 1-2 hours.

Safety

Sedating — avoid with alcohol, sedatives and before driving. Avoid in pregnancy. Limited clinical evidence.

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