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California Poppy

 Eschschoizia californica

Photos and Article copyright Karen Bergeron, aka Karen Shelton 2002 -2008

    California Poppy is easy to grow from seed as an annual, and will tolerate hot, dry conditions. It will thrive with some moisture and part shade. It is an attractive flower, with finely dissected blue-grey-green foliage and small, pretty orange flowers. California Poppy is the state flower for California.

      California poppy does not contain opium, nor does it have the same addictive qualities as opium. However, the herb is used in herbal medicine as a milder remedy for many of the same conditions; it has anodyne and tranquilizing properties. It is said that instead of causing the psychological problems known to opium poppies, it is mentally stabilizing. It is often used in the form of a tincture, because the infusion is bitter. The tincture is made from the above ground parts, harvested during the flowering period.
  As a remedy, California poppy should not be used prior to driving or any other task that requires full attention until the user is familiar with its effects. 
References - Book 

The Complete Medicinal Herbal – Penelope Ody

 References – Informative Web sites 

California Poppy on Wikipedia

 

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 The herbal information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only. It is not the intention of the editor to advise on health care. Please see a medical professional about any health concerns you have.  Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  The information on this web site is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.

This information is intended as an introduction to how medicinal herb plants are used. It is intended for educational purposes only. I am not a medical professional and I cannot prescribe what herbs are right for you. I cannot answer medical questions, so please do not ask me (or any other complete stranger for that matter) to prescribe herbal cures, treatment or to guess what is wrong with you.

If you use herbs, do so responsibly. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and use of herbal supplements. Herbs may be harmful if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, combined with prescription drugs or alcohol, or used by persons who don't know what they are doing. Just because an herbal remedy is natural, does not mean it is safe! There are herbs that are poisonous such as Poison Hemlock, Jimson weed, and many more.

I will be happy to help you ID wild plants that you find, or help you locate herbs, plants or herb seeds and especially pictures.
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