lactuca virosa, bitter lettuce, or commonly known as wild lettuce has a long history of medicinal uses. Specifically for easing pain when used as a salve. Wild lettuce is also used for whooping cough, asthma, urinary tract problems, cough, trouble sleeping (insomnia), restlessness, excitability in children, painful menstrual periods, excessive sex drive in women (nymphomania), muscular or joint pains, poor circulation, swollen genitals in men (priapism).
Use caution if you plan to use this medicinal plant. Do your own research and consult your primary health provider. We do not take responsibility for any adverse reactions if you use this externally or internally.