Family:

Papaveraceae

 

Part Used:

Aerial parts.

 

Energetics & Taste:

Bitter and cooling.

 

Habitat:

Native to western North America, it prefers sandy soils in open grasslands with lots of sun.

 

Key Benefits:

California poppy is a cooling and bitter plant known for its effectiveness on the digestive system, particularly in alleviating pain and spasms, such as gallbladder pain and intestinal spasms. Its antispasmodic and pain-relieving properties extend beyond the digestive system, relieving menstrual cramps, coughs, and musculoskeletal pain and spasms.

Additionally, it is an excellent remedy for children's colic and restlessness. As a nervine and sedative, California poppy serves as a superb tonic for the nervous system, providing support for anxiety, nervous agitation, and insomnia, primarily when associated with pain. One of its most popular applications is in the management of ADD and ADHD, where it helps to calm and focus the mind.

 

Contraindications:

It should not be used during pregnancy.