Wild Lettuce, also known as Lactuca virosa<\/em>, is a biennial herbaceous plant within the Asteraceae family. It originates from Europe and parts of Asia, but also occurs in North America. The plant has been utilized in various botanical contexts and grows naturally in open landscapes, roadsides, and sunny slopes. <\/p>\n Wild Lettuce has a long history within ethnobotanical traditions, where the entire plant \u2013 including leaves, stem, and latex \u2013 has been used for technical and aromatic purposes. At Aromexperten, it is offered in two formats: powder form<\/strong> and crushed material<\/strong>, adapted for technical and botanical use. <\/p>\n Wild Lettuce contains natural bitter compounds and plant latex that have been subject to chemical analysis. The most well-known compounds include lactucin<\/strong>, lactucopicrin<\/strong>, and related sesquiterpene lactones. The plant also contains flavonoids, coumarins, and phenolic acids, making it of interest for botanical and technical research. <\/p>\n Store in a dry, cool place and out of reach of children \u2013 protected from direct sunlight to maintain product quality.<\/p>\n This product undergoes careful handling and grinding in its country of origin. Subsequently, it is sent to independent laboratories for comprehensive quality testing. These laboratories actively test the product to ensure it is free from E. coli, salmonella, yeast, enterobacteria, and heavy metals. We strive to maintain the highest possible standards and safety for our products, from start to finish. <\/p>\n Experts conduct these tests to confirm the safety and quality of the products. They meticulously verify that the product does not contain any harmful microorganisms or heavy metals. Through this quality assurance program, we guarantee that our customers always receive a product that is both safe and of the highest quality. We take our responsibility with the utmost seriousness and adhere to all health standards. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a biennial herb within the Asteraceae family, originating from Europe. The plant thrives in sunny, open environments and has a naturally bitter composition with substances such as lactucin and lactucopicrin. Wild Lettuce has a long history in botanical traditions. Available for purchase in various formats, including powder and crushed plant material. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[198],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-14719","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-botanicals","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable","has-default-attributes"],"yoast_head":"\nBotanical Description of Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)<\/h2>\n
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Chemical Composition<\/h2>\n
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