- Region
- North America
- Origin
- North America
North America · Herb · № 286
Eschscholzia californica
Herb · North America
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Traditionally attributed effects: pain-relieving, sleep-inducing, calming.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
The flowering herb as tea or tincture. No dosage is given here.
Use in traditions
The California poppy is the state flower of California. Indigenous peoples of California used the root for toothache and laid the plant on wounds. Unlike the opium poppy the plant contains no opium; its alkaloids are mildly calming.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Pain-relieving, sleep-inducing, calming.
Preparation and amount
Aerial parts.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Tincture