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California Poppy |
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| Common Name |
California Poppy |
| Latin Name |
Eschschlzia california |
| Family |
Papaveraceae |
| Part Used |
Dried aerial parts |
| Gathering Time |
During flowering |
| Constituents |
Alkaloids similar to the opium poppy, flavone glycosides |
| Actions |
Sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic,
anodyne |
| Common Uses |
Useful for nervousness, tension and
over-excitability. Useful also as a sleep
aid specifically for those who wake up do to
muscle spasms. |
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Disclosure: |
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material in this section is provided
for educational purposes only. Consult
your own physician regarding the use
of any herbs with respect to your
symptoms or medical condition. Never
attempt to self-diagnose and treat. It
is the responsibility of a licensed
health care practitioner to determine
best dosages and treatment. The study
of medicinal herbs is an ever-changing
body of knowledge. Readers are
encouraged to consult referenced material for
the latest scientific evidence
regarding herbal actions. |
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