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Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Least Lettuce
- Willow-leaf Lettuce
- khasa rotmit
- חַסָּה רָתְמִית
- khas barri خس بري
- lubbein el-sheikh لبين الشيخ
Annual
- Disturbed habitats
- Nutrient-rich soils
- ruderal
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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 |
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.
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
