Mild sedative; mild hypnotic. Formerly used as a constituent of remedies employed in the treatment of irritable coughs. May be used in insomnia or restlessness. Constituents Lactucarium, comprising bitter substances (lactucine, lactucopicrin, lactucic acid); crystalline substances (including lactucerin); sugar; caoutchouc; traces of a mydriatic alkaloid; and other substances. Part Used: dried latex, dried leaf.

Tags: WILD LETTUCE HERB C/S