The efficacy and function of mountain lettuce

Wild lettuce is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. The effects and functions of wild lettuce are quite comprehensive. Let's take a look at it together.

[Other names] bitter vegetable, bitter vegetable, duck food

[Source] Lactuca indica L., a plant of the genus Lactuca in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine either as a whole plant or as a root . The whole plant is collected when it blooms in summer and autumn, and the roots are dug out from autumn to before it blooms in spring and summer, impurities are removed, and the roots are dried in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis. Used for appendicitis, tonsillitis, cervicitis, postpartum blood stasis and pain, metrorrhagia, hemorrhoidal bleeding; used externally to treat sores, boils and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

Mountain lettuce is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, mountain lettuce should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.