Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
Lactuca virosa, also known as bitter lettuce or wild lettuce, is a plant traditionally used in various folk medicine practices. It has been employed to address respiratory conditions such as pneumonia and coughs in some cultures. Scientific evidence regarding its medicinal uses is limited; studies focusing on Lactuca species have primarily highlighted their genetic diversity for lettuce breeding and the successful use of fecal microbiota transplantation in tortoises, with no direct evidence linking Lactuca virosa to specific health benefits. Safety concerns are currently non-existent, as there are no major issues recorded, though further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety. There are also no reported drug interactions associated with this plant.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
- —
仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 该研究强调野生莴苣物种作为莴苣育种中遗传变异来源的重要性，但指出它们在基因库中的代表性不足。
- 研究报道了在患有慢性消化系统问题的地中海龟背陆龟中成功使用粪便微生物移植的情况。
- Lactuca属的超泛基因组识别出对Bremia lactucae具有抗性的新QTL，这些QTL在参考基因组中不存在。
- 乳草叶常用于治疗呼吸道疾病，如支气管炎和咳嗽。
- 该研究呈现了乳叶莴苣（Lactuca virosa）的新从头参考组装，促进了与其他乳叶莴苣属植物的比较，并提供了其基因组扩展和遗传变异方面的见解。
Frequently asked questions
What is Acrid lettuce?
Acrid lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Acrid lettuce?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Acrid lettuce; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 该研究强调野生莴苣物种作为莴苣育种中遗传变异来源的重要性，但指出它们在基因库中的代表性不足。
How strong is the evidence for Acrid lettuce?
The strongest finding for Acrid lettuce carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Acrid lettuce safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Acrid lettuce in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Acrid lettuce interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Acrid lettuce in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Acrid lettuce?
Acrid lettuce is also known as: Laitue vireuse.
Is Acrid lettuce a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Genome assembly and analysis of Lactuca virosa: implications for lettuce breeding. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Respiratory Diseases and their Future Aspects. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Lactuca super-pangenome reduces bias towards reference genes in lettuce research. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Case Report: Oral fecal microbiota transplantation in a Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) suffering from chronic gastrointestinal disease-procedure, clinical outcome and follow-up. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unraveling the variation, phylogeny, and taxonomy of Lactuca spp. for germplasm management and breeding. literature abstract metadata