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California poppy

• California Poppy
  Common Name(s)
  California poppy
  Scientific Name(s)
  Eschscholzia californica L., Cham. (Papaveraceae)
  How is California Poppy usually used?
  California poppy is available as dried aerialaerialplant parts appearing above ground parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves). It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) as dried leaves, fluid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredient, and tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution.
• 2 g dried equivalent steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingrediented in 150 mL boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain, 1 cup per day
  fluid extract: 1 g to 2 g dried equivalent per day (1:1, alcohol)
  tincture: 120 g dried herb in 500 mL, 1 mL to 4 mL per night (30% alcohol)
  For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
• What is California Poppy used for?
  California poppy is traditionally used as a sedativesedativean agent that induces sleep, relaxes, and reduces tension and hypnotic, where there is over-excitability and sleeplessness.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.