One of the traditional foods of our civilization: Persians, Greeks and Romans cultivated it and benefited from its nutritional properties. It is an ingredient in our food par excellence, and its fresh flavor combines well with almost all the ingredients in our salads. Its leaf is high in fiber, gives wisdom properties for anemia and general weakness, diuretic, flattering sleep (recommended for those suffering from insomnia) and even a cure for mild bronchitis o. even dandruff .... , highly recommended for weight loss diets. Lettuce belongs to the Compositae family.