Western Herbalism
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy is traditionally indicated for: Gallstone, Muscle spasms, Anxiety, Restlessness, Kidney stone, Irritable bowel syndrome, Pain, Cholelithiasis, Insomnia, Mittelschmerz, Dysmenorrhea, Migraine, Colic, Cramps, Headache, and 2 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gallstone
- Muscle spasms
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Kidney stone
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pain
- Cholelithiasis
- Insomnia
- Mittelschmerz
- Dysmenorrhea
- Migraine
- Colic
- Cramps
- Headache
- Nervous tension
- Sleep disorders
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Use with care while breastfeeding
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:2-1:3) | 2-5 ml TID | 2-5 mL |
| Infusion | 1 tsp/c TID | |
| May be dosed throughout the day for anxiety, overexcitement | 1-2 ml several times per day | 1-2 mL |
| infusion | infusion: 1 tsp. per cup H2O |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. California poppy is traditionally indicated for: Gallstone, Muscle spasms, Anxiety, Restlessness, Kidney stone, Irritable bowel syndrome, Pain, Cholelithiasis, Insomnia, Mittelschmerz, Dysmenorrhea, Migraine, Colic, Cramps, Headache, and 2 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for California poppy: Tincture (1:2-1:3)=2-5 ml TID; Infusion=1 tsp/c TID; Use as a glycerite w/ children to improve taste; May be dosed throughout the day for anxiety, overexcitement=1-2 ml several times per day
safety-cautions. California poppy - Contraindications: Pregnancy category B2, avoid during first trimester, Lactation category CC | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
In formulas
California poppy stands in 2 documented formulas in the library, among them Sleep Support Formula.
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