Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is native to many regions of the world, including North America, Europe, and the Middle East. This herb thrives in sunny locations, like along riverbanks and roadsides, and can grow up to six feet (1.8 meters) tall. Wild lettuce has bright green leaves that grow from a purple-green stem. When scratched, the plant secretes a milky substance called lactucarium. When dried, the compound resembles opium, a pain reliever extracted from the unripe seeds of the poppy plant. Opium has been commonly used as a pain reliever and sedative since ancient times in the 19th century. The lactucarium in lettuce can provide the same effect as opium - but with fewer side effects. Historically, doctors have used wild lettuce as a pain reliever and to treat ailments like whooping cough. Today, there are many different wild lettuce products, which contain extracts of the plant's seeds, leaves, and sap. These tinctures, powders, oils, and pills are marketed to treat a number of conditions, including anxiety, breathing problems, poor sleep, and joint pain. How to Make Wild Lettuce Extract for Pain ? #trending #viralvideo #swpg southwest prepper group