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| Eschscholzia californica | |||
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| Name | |||
| Californian Poppy | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Eschscholzia californica |
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| Other Names | |||
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Californian Poppy |
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| Parts Used | |||
| Dried aerial parts | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Alkaloids similar to Opium Poppy; flavone glycosides. | |||
| History | |||
| Local Indians used the plant as a painkiller, especially for toothache, and as a poultice for sores and ulcers. Indian women used it to charm unresponsive lovers. Today some cook the plant in olive oil to make a hair tonic that is said to make the hair grow thick and shiny. | |||
| Remedies For | |||
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Nervine, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, anodyne. Californian Poppy has the reputation of being a non-addictive alternative to the Opium Poppy, though it is less powerful. It has been used as a sedative and hypnotic for children, where there is over-excitability and sleeplessness. It can be used wherever an anti-spasmodic remedy is required. The Native Americans used it for colic pains and it may be useful in the treatment of gall-bladder colic. |
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| Description | |||
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A perennial herb, with spreading stems, growing up to 2 feet tall. The leaves are divided many times into fine greenish-gray segments. Conspicuous flowers (February-September) range in color from bright yellow to deep orange and have four petals and many stamens. |
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| Dosage | |||
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Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. A cup should be drunk at night to promote restful sleep. Tincture: take 1-4 ml of the tincture at night. |
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| Safety | |||
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No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb. |
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