Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Lettuce opium. Traditional mild sedative. Evidence is mixed, so set expectations accordingly.
Verdict
3/10 Limited
Evidence
Grade B / 100+ Studies
The No-BS Summary
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WHAT IT DOES
Lettuce opium. Traditional mild sedative.
DOES IT WORK?
3/10 Limited. Called "lettuce opium" but not actually opioid. Traditional mild sedative for sleep and pain. Very limited research. Folk remedy.
HOW MUCH TO TAKE
See product label
COST
Budget-friendly. $20-35/month for quality brands.
FIRST 24 HOURS
Don't expect miracles on day one. It's building in your system.
AFTER A FEW WEEKS
Give it 4-8 weeks for full effects. Patience pays.
SAFETY
Safe for most people. No red flags at normal doses.
HOW IT FEELS
Mild drowsiness. Traditional use for sleep and pain.
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