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California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
A native to western North America, California Poppy has been used for centuries by Native Americans and early American settlers for sleep problems, specifically for children, and whooping cough.
California Poppy has been accredited for managing pain, anxiety, and insomnia, as it promotes relaxation and offers a mild sedative effect. It is non addictive, safe, and gentle.
Unlike opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), California Poppy is not a narcotic. In fact, rather than disorienting the user, it actually normalizes psychological function. California Poppy's gentle antispasmodic, sedative and analgesic effects make it an incredibly valuable herbal remedy for aiding those with different physical and psychological problems. A French study confirmed the traditional usage of California Poppy by showing that the extracts were sedative, did reduce anxiety levels and were non-toxic.
Study on Eschscholzia: Planta Med. 1991;57(3):212–6. Behavioral effects of the American traditional plant Eschscholzia californica: Sedative and anxiolytic properties. Rolland A, Fleurentin J, Lanhers MC, et al.
Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH, Encyclopédie of Herbal Medicine.