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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Lactuca virosa, L. sativa, L. scariola
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Latex, which exudes from stem of flower stalks
Chemicals this herb contains:
Caoutchouc
Hyoscyamine
Lactucerol
Lactucin
Latucic acid
Mannite
Nitrates
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses central nervous system.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Acts as a sedative to relieve anxiety or nervous disorders.
Treats coughs.
Treats chest pain due to coronary artery disease (angina).
Causes a "high" when smoked.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Breathing difficulties |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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