Prickly Lettuce

Lactuca scariola

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: T teadecoction

Traditional medicinal plant used for antiphlogistic, chafe, diuretic, emollient, lactogogue, medicine, nervine, poison, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Safety Profile

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Contraindications

Contains toxic compounds; use under professional supervision

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