04/11/2024
Today, I have something incredible to share…
A Complete Guide To Identifying, Processing & Using Wild Lettuce
Because wild lettuce is an important natural pain killer.
But only IF you know how to find it and process it properly…
TOPICS IN THIS GUIDE:
-What Exactly Is Wild Lettuce?
-Is O***m Lettuce Legal?
-The Benefits Of Wild Lettuce
-How To Use Wild Lettuce
-How To Process Wild Lettuce
-Identifying Some In Nature
-How To Grow Wild Lettuce
-Buying Wild Lettuce Online
-Survival Uses For Wild Lettuce
What Is Wild Lettuce Anyway? (Lactuca virosa)
Wild lettuce is also known as Lactuca Virosa, O***m Lettuce, or Bitter Lettuce.
It’s a plant with bright green leaves, sap, and seed used to make medicine.
This Asteraceae family of medicinal lettuce has been widely used since ancient Greece.
In 430 BC (2447 years ago), Hippocrates, known as the Father of Modern Medicine, wrote about the pain-relieving effects of the plant’s milky sap.
By the 1800s, it had reached America.
I was widely put to use throughout the Civil War when liquid o***m became scarce.
Around the same time, the Polish noted that it had opioid-like effects.
Yet, it discovered it has none of the addictive properties of true opioids.
From the 19th-century Polish journals:
“The action of the substance was weaker than that of o***m, but free of the side-effects and medical practice showed that in some cases lactucarium produced better curative effects than o***m.”
Later, in the 1970s, o***m lettuce again resurged at the forefront of drug use.
This time, however, it was not for easing the pain of dying Union soldiers.
The hippie community adopted it and started using it as a legal psychotropic to get high.
Since then, it’s become popular among holistic medicine users and survivalists.
Why? Because it grows so readily worldwide.
If you want to learn more, this video by The Lost Ways is an excellent resource: https://s.urvive.it/3PTSpmw.
The Legality Of O***m Lettuce
Before buying, growing, you should check on its legality.
It’s essentially natural o***m, so you’d assume it would be illegal.
Lucky for us, it’s 100% legal in the United States (https://erowid.org/plants/lactuca/lactuca_law.shtml).
It’s an unscheduled substance, according to the FDA.
So you’re free to grow, buy, and use as much as you want.
The Applications Of Wild Lettuce
Once you understand “what” wild lettuce can do, you start realizing how important it is.
Wild o***m lettuce can treat a vast array of ailments and health issues.
It’s an “everything natural drug.”
And it has no adverse or addictive side effects.
So you can administer it without fear.
Wild Lettuce Benefits with Sajah Popham: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FNyiqcmXoB4
Wild Lettuce For Pain
Much like o***m, this plant is effective at pain reduction.
Here are a few common pain-control uses:
-chronic pain
-arthritis (joint pain)
-painful menstrual cycles in women
-headaches and migraines
-pain from bruises/broken bones/cuts
-even hangovers
-mild Diuretic
-wild o***m lettuce can increase urinary flow.
It’s commonly used to treat urinary tract infections and edema.
Sleep and Insomnia Issues
Having trouble falling asleep?
O***m lettuce.
This natural product has powerful sedative properties.
After a dose or two, you’ll relax.
This helps you slip straight into a dreamless slumber.
Combine it with a little valerian or Zzzquil, and can kiss your sleep problems goodbye.
Anxiety and Restlessness
It has anxiety-reducing properties.
The mild sedative calms the nerves.
And eases tension in the body and mind.
Coughs and Asthma
If you have a chronic cough or asthma trouble, this lettuce plant can help ease your discomfort.
It helps to loosen and expel phlegm from the respiratory tract.
Making it easier and more comfortable to breathe.
Recreation
Feeling bored?
Want something to mix up your human experience?
Yes people use the effects of wild lettuce to get “high.”
Why not? It is non-addictive and legal.
Plus, you can grow it at home (so it’s free), and non-harmful in mild doses.
Just make sure you’re not pregnant or allergic.
How To Use Wild Lettuce
Administering this natural painkiller is not rocket science.
There are several different ways to do it.
Drinking
Teas are the most “family-friendly” way to administer it.
Most people claim it has a nice taste.
And tea gently eases the user into the effects.
You can make teas from the concentrate.
Or combined with other herbs (like chamomile or green tea leaves) to give it more (better) flavor.
You can also buy teas online at a reasonable price: http://amzn.to/2ByXwB6.
Tinctures
Apply tinctures directly to the skin.
Or administer them to the gums/tongue.
These tinctures require wild lettuce extract.
You can find tinctures online: http://amzn.to/2Bxod97.
Tinctures are handy because they fit inside packs, pouches, and pockets.
Smoking
Smoking this stuff is one of the fastest ways to get relief.
But it’s not great for your lungs.
So if you’re treating whooping cough or Asthma, use a tea or tincture instead.
How To Process Wild Lettuce
This video also explains how to synthesize the leaf extract: https://s.urvive.it/3PTSpmw.
Here’s a summary of the steps in the video (https://s.urvive.it/3PTSpmw):
1. Place the lettuce leaves into a blender and lightly blend them (not too much).
2. Once blended, place them in a pot of boiling water.
3. After the water turns dark green/brown, take it off the stove.
4. Next, strain the leaves from the water by pouring the mixture into another pot through a mesh strainer. Ensure as little of the leaf debris gets through the strainer as possible.
5. Squeeze the leftovers and extract all the water that’s still within.
6. Put the dark green water (now empty of leaves) back on the stove and let it simmer.
7. Let all the water boil off until there is only a paste left. This paste is concentrated in the extract.
8. You can pour it into a small medical vial and store it in your bug-out bag, medical cabinet, or elsewhere for later use.
How To Process It Into An Extract: https://s.urvive.it/3PTSpmw.
Dosing
It’s not standard medicine, so the science behind dosing is not set in stone.
It depends on the following:
-how big are you
-how old are you
-your tolerance level
Note: if you use it every night, it will take more to achieve the same effects.
But it’s different for everyone!
So, experiment before you settle on the right dosage.
Do so with a modicum of caution because, while it’s a “safe” drug – it’s still a drug.
Taking too much can slow your breathing capacity – which can be dangerous.
How To Make CONCENTRATED Extract (for pain & sleep): https://youtube.com/watch?v=7YwsiSbSp9g
Identification Of O***m Lettuce in Nature
The plant is a cousin to the common lettuce eaten in our salads.
The plant itself is biennial.
Meaning that it takes two full years to complete its biological life cycle.
It can grow to be as large as 80 inches tall!
Not all plants will reach this size, but it is good to know that the stuff can get big.
It’s also stout and has flushed purple leaves and stems.
The leaves are broad, oval-shaped, and jagged-edged.
It flowers in North America between July and September.
It sprouts round yellow flowers that look like dandelions.
And, of course, the defining trait of wild o***m lettuce is its sap.
The stuff is sticky and milky and very easy to identify.
This is where the medicinal properties come from.
How to Identify Wild Lettuce: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FNogado3JiE
How To Grow Wild Lettuce
It’s easy to find seeds online.
Heck, you can find wide varieties on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BvqstI.
Once you have some, sow the seeds in pots or flower beds.
Place the seeds in a shallow depression and cover lightly with soil.
Tamp it gently down to secure the seeds in place.
Maintain the moisture of the soil evenly until your seeds germinate.
Germination normally takes between 10 and 20 days.
When the seeds sprout, transplant them into separate pots.
Or space them out in the flower bed by 6 inches.
-Give them water,
-Give them sunlight
-And give them time
Eventually, you’ll have fully grown stalks you can harvest.
Purchasing Wild O***m Online
Again, you can buy supplements online.
Lots of vendors sell it, so you can find it at a reasonable price.
Here are a few high-quality options:
OPTION 1. TerraVita Wild Lettuce Leaf - 450 mg (100 Capsules)
Unlike tincture, tea, or dried wild lettuce leaves, these are 450mg capsules.
So you can take them with meals just like any other medication or vitamin.
They suggest one capsule with every meal (three times a day) to induce sleep, calm anxiety, and reduce pain.
Check today's prices: https://amazon.com/Wild-Lettuce-Leaf-capsules-514665/dp/B008X8JP5C?tag=ss-wildlettuce-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&s=hpc
OPTION 2. Bianca Rosa Wild Lettuce Leaf Cream (2 oz)
This topical cream is a lot like lotion.
But once the skin absorbs it, you'll feel the pain-relieving qualities of the wild lettuce.
Creams are great for arthritis because they allow you to focus relief at specific joint locations.
Check today's prices: https://amazon.com/Wild-Lettuce-Leaf-Cream-ZIN/dp/B008X8JURK?tag=ss-wildlettuce-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&s=hpc
OPTION 3. Wild Lettuce Leaf Tea (25 tea bags)
Tea is best for treating coughs and helping relax anxiety.
But it’s also good for dropsy and cholic and as a mild sleep aid.
One teabag per cup of tea before bed can work wonders!
Check today's prices: https://amazon.com/dp/B008X8JTCG?tag=ss-wildlettuce-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&s=hpc
Best Survival Uses
It’s an excellent survival resource because of all its uses.
We covered the medical uses above, which are still valid for survival.
However, I want to touch on the benefits of stockpiling survival lettuce.
In times of economic collapse or a widespread disaster, the world could collapse into lawless chaos.
We call this TEOTWAWKI or SHTF: https://skilledsurvival.com/life-after-teotwawki-part-1/.
But the bottom line is:
You may want to prepare for such an event.
If dollars ever become worthless, people will be forced to trade precious metals or goods.
The trading of goods is called a barter economy.
You’ll need something with a lot of value to trade with.
And growing, processing, and distributing some would be a smart way to generate a living.
You’re welcome.
Final Thoughts
Herbal medicines have been essential since the times of hunter-gatherers.
Using simple natural plants to treat illnesses and afflictions is an ancient practice.
Without it, the fate of our race would be drastically different.
Wild o***m lettuce is a potent example of how natural medicines are still useful today.
It’s useful because it treats health ailments.
And is a natural substitute for many pharmaceutical medications.
Like over-the-counter pain medications, laxatives, sleep aids, and anti-anxiety medications.
And even better, not only is it great for medical purposes.
But wild o***m lettuce is also a valuable trade commodity.
If a widespread disaster arises, trade may be one of the only forms of commerce – otherwise known as barter.
And a resource as useful as wild o***m lettuce will be in high demand.
If you want even more information, we recommend you watch this video: https://s.urvive.it/3PTSpmw.
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