Eschscholzia californica
( California Poppy, member of the Papaveraceae family )
Medicinal Preparation
Infusion: Dry herb, Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces
Tincture: Fresh Plant, [1:2 90%] 15-25 drops,
up to 3X a day
Parts Used
Aerial parts
Active properties
- Alkaloids (protopine, cryptopine, chelidonine)
- Flavone glycosides
- Bitter
- Sedative
- Diuretic
- Relieves pain
- Antispasmotic
- Promotes prespiration
Medicinal Uses
- Native Americans used to relieve toothache pain
- Nervous tension
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Incontinence (bed wetting in both children and older persons)
- Colic
Other
California Poppy is not a narcotic and instead tends to normalize psychological function
and is suitable for children.
