Poppy Extract

Species Name: Eschescholzia californica

Also Known As: California Poppy, Golden Poppy, Copa de Oro

What is poppy extract? Poppy extract is the extract from the Poppy plant, a somewhat controversial plant with multiple health benefits.

Poppy extract can come from multiple species of the Poppy flower, with Eschescholzia californica (California Poppy) being the most popular.

The California Poppy is a small plant, found mostly in the Western United States and some parts of Mexico. The flower is known for being bright and colorful, found in both yellow and orange colors.

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Benefits of Poppy Extract:

There are multiple drugs that come from the seeds of poppy plants, including codeine and morphine. The extract features strong painkiller properties, known as analgesic properties.

Anything with analgesic properties is known to reduce pain when taken both topically and orally. This opens up a world of possibilities for those looking for a natural painkiller.

The plant has been used in multiple painkilling capacities, including tooth pain and nerve pain.

Poppy is known to have antispasmodic properties. These properties allow the plant to be used by those who are looking to stop involuntary muscle spasms. Poppy extract is also known for relaxation and sedative properties as well, helping those who take it to fall asleep more easily.

The relaxation properties are mild, however, and safe doses will not cause individuals to pass out. The mildness of the effects has made it a strong ally for those with ADD and ADHD. The extract is also used for those who suffer from anxiety and insomnia.

Poppy extract has also been used for a wide range of medical issues and advancements. Poppy extract has been used for its antimicrobial properties, and has been used to reduce fevers and improve memory and concentration for older individuals. In some cases, poppy extracts have been used to stop lactation in females who breast-feed.

Side Effects of Poppy Extract:

Despite the multiple myths that connect this form of poppy with drugs, the extract is both safe and legal. Poppy is considered safe for children, with no known side effects.

Women who are breast-feeding should stay away from poppy extract, as should those who are pregnant. Doctors are still working to understand all that they can about the extract, but fail to understand the effects of poppy extract on an unborn child.