Californian Poppy

Q: Can I still work after having used California Poppy?
A: Absolutely! This is not the opium poppy most people think of. 

Q: Is it addictive?
A: No, California Poppy is not addictive. It is not an illegal drug. Just use it as you can read in our ‘Suggested Use’ section.

Q: Is Californian Poppy effective for children?
A: Yes, the sedative properties make it beneficial for relieving nervousness, sleep problems, frequent, prolonged and intense crying or fussiness in a healthy infant and bedwetting in children. California Poppy might also be useful for behavioural issues and difficulties with thinking, reasoning, and remembering.

Q: Is it illegal to pick California Poppies?
A: It is illegal to pick the flowers and it is illegal to remove or damage plants from properties that a person doesn’t own. Without written permission from the landowner, such actions may constitute trespassing and/or petty theft.

Q: What are better fresh or dried parts of the plant?
A: Most experienced users we know don’t notice different effects.

Q: Can I grow them myself?
A: California Poppies like rich, fast-draining soil, ample water and plenty of sunshine! You can grow them if you can you provide all this.

Q: Does it help with mood disorders?
A: The tea of Californian Poppy has a calming, tranquillising and relaxing effect on most people that have used it. Being tranquil and calm usually leads to better mental health.

Q: Yes it really helps me but didn’t know the taste could be that bitter. Should I add sugar to the tea?
A: Glad to hear it works for you! If you want to go all-natural, add one teaspoon of honey to your cup of tea. This will take the bitterness away.

Q: How long has it been used?
A: The California Indians have used the golden poppy for medicinal and psychoactive purposes since prehistoric times. All parts of the plant(leaves, flowers, stems, seeds, and roots)have been used for their sedative and mild psychoactive effects.

• Put 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup and pour boiling water into the cup.
• Let it steep and cool down for about 10 minutes before drinking.
• There is no need to strain but you can after 10 minutes.

WARNING: Not enough is known about the use of California poppy during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. California Poppy can slow down the central nervous system, causing sleepiness and other effects. There is some concern that California Poppy might slow down the central nervous system too much when combined with anaesthetics and other medications used during and after surgery. Stop using California poppy at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

• California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) Dried Herb - 100% Natural.

Produced to ecological standards, free from agro-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO-free. 

• Brand: Ancient Purity.
• Origin: USA.
• Size: 130g (4.58 oz.).
• Container: Kraft Paper Pouch.
• Storage: Store in a cool dry place out of reach of children.
• Estimated shelf life from purchase: 1-2 years.