Wild Lettuce

Benefits:
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a traditional nervine and sedative herb valued for its natural pain-relieving and sleep-supporting properties. Often called “lettuce opium” (though it contains no opiates), wild lettuce has long been used to ease nerve pain, muscle tension, restlessness, and insomnia. It gently quiets the mind, relaxes the body, and soothes agitation without strong sedative after-effects. Spiritually, wild lettuce carries the energy of deep rest, surrender, and release—used in rituals to calm inner storms, promote dreamwork, and support emotional letting go.

Uses:
Take as a tincture, tea, or capsule to ease physical discomfort, promote restful sleep, or calm the nervous system.
Use in formulas for insomnia, tension, or emotional overwhelm, especially during transition or grief.
Incorporate into dream rituals, sleep sachets, or spiritual baths to invite peace, protection, and dreamtime insight.