Lactuca saligna

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Lactuca saligna L.
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Least Lettuce, Willow-leaf Lettuce
Least Lettuce, Willow-leaf Lettuce
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Asteraceae (Compositae)

  • Least Lettuce
  • Willow-leaf Lettuce
  • khas barri خس بري
  • lubbein el-sheikh لبين الشيخ
  • khasa rotmit
  • חַסָּה רָתְמִית

Annual

  • Disturbed habitats
  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Lactuca saligna L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes

Hypoglycemic

Preparation/Admin. not specified.

Not specified B

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Notes

Cautions

Lactuca genus has some species which may contain sesquiterpene lactone which is allergenic. Contraindicated in benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) & glaucoma. Overdose can cause depressed respiration, dizziness, mydriasis, stupor, tachycardia, tinnitus & death. Grazing on immature wild lettuce by cattle & sheep can cause sickness.