Wild Lettuce 50X Extract

About Wild Lettuce 50X Extract

A typical serving of this tea is 1 to 2 grams in hot water, which means the package is small and the amount must be measured carefully.

What is Wild Lettuce 50X Extract?

The plant contains natural bitter compounds, including lactucin and lactucopicrin, which are often associated with its traditional reputation for having a calming effect. People typically describe a feeling of relaxation and calm rather than a sharp or jittery effect. The response varies from person to person. This product is not a medicine and is not a substitute for medical care.

It is intended for informed adults. Start with a smaller amount than the full recommended dose if you are unsure how you will react. Do not use it as part of your daily routine. Ensure you are in a quiet environment, and do not combine it with alcohol, drugs, or medications.

Origin and History of Wild Lettuce

Lactuca virosa grows as a tall wild lettuce with milky sap in parts of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. In ancient Egyptian and Greek herbal traditions, related lettuce species were described as sedatives. Later European herbal books kept that reputation alive: the bitter milky sap, sometimes called lactucarium, was collected and used when a soothing plant was desired.

In the nineteenth century, German researchers studied the plant more closely and identified lactucin and lactucopicrin as its main constituents. While these findings did not turn the herb into a modern medicine, they did explain why older herbalists turned to it. The plant remained a curiosity among the general public and pharmacists: bitter, with a strong odor when cut, and used in small quantities.

Concentrated extracts are a modern convenience. A 50x extract simply contains more of the same plant in a smaller weight, so 2.5 grams goes further than a handful of dried leaves. The true story remains botanical and historical: a wild lettuce with a long European reputation for promoting calm, now offered in a concentrated, easy-to-measure form.

Ingredients

The only ingredient is a 50x extract of Lactuca virosa, the wild lettuce that forms the basis of this traditional herb. The 2.5-gram package contains that concentrated plant extract and nothing else: no added flavorings and no filler herbs.

Lactuca virosa is a tall biennial plant with prickly leaves, pale yellow flowers, and a bitter white sap. After harvesting, the plant material is extracted and concentrated, so that one gram goes much further than dried leaves. The best-known constituents are lactucine and lactucopicrin, bitter sesquiterpene lactones associated with the plant’s reputation for having a calming effect.

As with other plant-based products, the aroma and potency may vary slightly depending on the harvest and batch. Therefore, measure out your portion and start on the lower end. This is a potent herbal product—not a lettuce leaf for a salad, nor a medicine.

Warning (18+)

This is a highly concentrated product. Sale and use by persons under 18 are prohibited. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication. Avoid excessive use. High doses may cause dizziness, nausea, or drowsiness. Do not combine with alcohol, drugs, or medications. Store in a cool, dry place. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.