Pain Relief

Hot and cold contrast therapy produced a measurable 50% reduction in pain. The reported pain reduction occurred within 15 minutes of treatment. After the detoxification phase, the patient reported complete resolution of pain. The article presents wild lettuce compounds as having analgesic activity. The article characterizes wild lettuce analgesic potency as much weaker than morphine and about half that of ibuprofen. The article frames the relatively weak potency as needing evaluation alongside the claimed safety profile. The dosing protocol includes acute pain, muscle soreness, and menstrual cramps as intended uses for the tonic.