Corn Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
The red field poppy, whose petals make a mild calming and cough syrup for children.
Traditional use (european-folk): The red field poppy, whose petals make a mild calming and cough syrup for children.
The red field poppy, whose petals make a mild calming and cough syrup for children.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The red field poppy, whose petals make a mild calming and cough syrup for children.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Mild and non-narcotic, unlike the opium poppy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Mild and non-narcotic, unlike the opium poppy.
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.