Steep for 10–15 minutes
Strain and drink slowly, ideally in the evening
Limit to one cup per day and monitor how your body responds
Harvesting at Home
Wild lettuce can be gathered, but careful handling is important:
Harvest young leaves before the plant flowers
Wear gloves, as the stems can be prickly
Wash leaves thoroughly
Dry them in the shade until they become crisp
Precautions to Keep in Mind
Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Do not combine with sedatives, alcohol, or prescribed medications without professional advice
Use sparingly, as part of a balanced approach to well-being
A Plant Worth Rediscovering
Dismissed for too long as a mere weed, Lactuca serriola deserves recognition as part of traditional herbal wisdom. It represents the kind of simple, accessible remedy that earlier generations valued—effective when used with respect and caution.
Sometimes, calm really can come from something as modest as a forgotten blade of grass.
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