Sleeping potion from wild lettuce - recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Prickly Wild Lettuce (Lactuca sarriola), dried (Gather about half of a large plant, dry indoors at room temperature for a few days, then grind; milky sap gives the sleep‑inducing effect)
• 2 cups Water (Filtered or tap water; 1 pint per batch)

Instructions

1. Identify and Harvest the Plant

   Locate prickly wild lettuce by its row of spines along the mid‑rib and the milky sap that oozes when the leaf is cut; harvest about half of a large plant.

   Time: PT5M

2. Dry the Lettuce

   Spread the harvested leaves in a single layer on paper in a well‑ventilated indoor area and let them dry for a few days until brittle.

   Time: PT5M

3. Trim Stems

   Use scissors to cut the dried stems into small pieces that will fit easily into the grinder.

   Time: PT3M

4. Grind the Dried Lettuce

   Pulse the trimmed pieces in a herb grinder until you obtain a coarse powder.

   Time: PT3M

5. Measure the Powder

   Measure roughly 1/4 cup (about 30 g) of the ground lettuce for each pint of water.

   Time: PT1M

6. Combine with Water and Heat

   Place the water and ground lettuce in a small saucepan. Heat on low until you see a few tiny bubbles forming at the bottom; do NOT bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low (≈85°C)

7. Simmer

   Allow the mixture to simmer gently for at least 10 minutes, watching for only a few bubbles at the bottom of the pot.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: low (≈85°C)

8. Strain the Tea

   Remove the pot from heat, let it cool for a minute, then pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat‑resistant bowl or mug.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Sip the warm tea on an empty stomach about 30 minutes before bedtime for best sleep results.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

5

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.5 g