California Poppy

About California Poppy

Scientific Summary

Eschscholzia californica, the California poppy, is a flowering herb that has been used traditionally for its calming and pain‑relieving properties. It is mainly employed to help ease mild anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, and low‑grade aches, often as a natural adjunct to other treatments. Because the plant contains alkaloids that can depress the central nervous system, it may cause drowsiness, impair coordination, and interact with alcohol or other sedatives; it is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, people with liver disease, or anyone who must drive or operate heavy machinery.

Source: Trease & Evans Pharmacognosy 16th ed, WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yerba_mansa

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