California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
A gentle, non-addictive sedative poppy (not opium) used for anxiety, restlessness, and sleep.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A gentle, non-addictive sedative poppy (not opium) used for anxiety, restlessness, and sleep.
A gentle, non-addictive sedative poppy (not opium) used for anxiety, restlessness, and sleep.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A gentle, non-addictive sedative poppy (not opium) used for anxiety, restlessness, and sleep.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Sedating; avoid in pregnancy and with MAOI medications.
- Pregnancy
- On MAOIs
Sedating; avoid in pregnancy and with MAOI medications.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.