California Poppy
Natural sedative without addiction
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Overview
Natural sedative without addiction
Latin name : Eschscholzia californica
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Parties aeriennes
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, teinture mere, extrait sec, gelule
- Active Compounds
- alcaloides isoquinoleiques, flavonoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Sedative
- Anxiolytic
- Antispasmodic
- Mild analgesic
Indications
- Sleep onset insomnia
- Anxiety
- Childhood nervousness
Recommended Dosage
300-600 mg dry extract in the evening
Contraindications
- Glaucoma
- Pregnancy
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✓ Compatible