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Witchy Pooh's Exotic Teas & Herbs

Wild Lettuce Herb, Dried Herbs, Food Grade Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Loose Leaf Herbs

Wild Lettuce Herb, Dried Herbs, Food Grade Herbs, Herbs and Spices, Loose Leaf Herbs

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 Wild Lettuce dates back to the time of the Egyptian's and was used to calm menstrual symptoms in women along with many disease's. The fertility God Min has been found to be in connection with this herb. Through ceremony the Egyptians used wild lettuce while also praying to there God Min as a way to help connect with her with its psychoactive effects. The Egyptian's used the herb as aphrodisiac to induce fertility. The Greeks and Romans continued the use of Wild Lettuce for as a cure for disease and menstrual symptoms for women. They often served it at the end of a meal to help induce sleep. Women were never aloud to eat the heart of the plant as this was a bad omen.

Wild Lettuce Herb: A Natural Remedy for Sleep, Pain, and Stress

Wild lettuce herb (Lactuca virosa) is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to improve sleep, relieve pain, and reduce stress. It is a member of the sunflower family and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Wild lettuce contains compounds that have sedative and analgesic properties, similar to opium. However, the effects of wild lettuce are much milder and it is not addictive. Wild lettuce is also thought to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Here are just a few of the benefits of wild lettuce herb:

  • Improves sleep quality. Wild lettuce herb can help people fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly, and wake up feeling more refreshed.
  • Reduces pain. Wild lettuce herb can help to relieve pain from headaches, muscle aches, and other conditions.
  • Reduces stress and anxiety. Wild lettuce herb can help to reduce stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and calming the mind.
  • Soothes the digestive system. Wild lettuce herb can help to soothe the digestive system and relieve indigestion and cramps.
  • Reduces inflammation. Wild lettuce herb has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Wild lettuce herb can be consumed in a variety of ways, including tea, capsules, powder, and extract. Wild lettuce tea can be made by steeping 1-2 teaspoons of dried wild lettuce leaf in hot water for 5-10 minutes.  Wild lettuce extract can be added to food or drinks.

Wild lettuce herb is generally safe for most people to consume. However, it is important to start with small amounts and increase gradually to avoid any side effects. Wild lettuce herb can cause drowsiness, so it is best to take it before bed. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should talk to their doctor before taking wild lettuce herb.

If you are looking for a natural way to improve your sleep quality, relieve pain, reduce stress, or soothe the digestive system, wild lettuce herb is a great option. It is safe for most people to consume and has a long history of use in traditional medicine.

Try wild lettuce herb today and experience the difference it can make in your health!

Ingredients:  

  • Wild Lettuce Herb

 Type:

  • Herb

Item Form:

  • Dried

    Caffeine Content:

    • Caffeine free

    Scientific name: 

    • Lactuca virosa

    Other popular names:

    • Prickly lettuce
    • Bitter lettuce
    • Tall lettuce
    • Opium lettuce
    • Wild opium
    • Lettuce opium
    • Sonchus virosus
    • Lactuca virosa sativa
    • Lactuca scariola var. virosa
    • Lactuca scariola var. sativa
    • Lactuca scariola var. crispa
    • Lactuca scariola var. longifolia

    Brand: 

    • Witchy Pooh's Exotic Teas and Herbs

    Manufacture:

    • Witchy Pooh's Exotic Teas and Herbs

      Packaging:

      • Kraft paper stand up, zipper closure, heat sealed with hanging hole, and viewing window.

      Sizes:

      • Single Serving Pouch (4g) Dimensions: (3 1/8" x 2" x 5 1/8")
      • 1oz Pouch (28g) Dimensions: (5 1/8"x3 1/8"x 8 1/8")
      • Also available by case.

       

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