California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Eschscholzia californica, the California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or “cup of gold”, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United States and Mexico. Did you know that California poppy is an annual in Canadian climates? Poppies do not like their roots disturbed, so it is best to sow the seeds directly. The best time for sowing the seeds is in early spring, when mild frost is still possible. California poppy is historically used as an antispasmodic, a gentle sedative, and sleep aid in traditional herbal medicine. This powerful herbal nervine is used to reduce anxiety, stress, panic attacks, insomnia, and can assist with concentration, memory and excitability. Its sedative properties can also be helpful in reducing pain.
Each plant has a list of herbal properties showing us what they may be able to help us with. California Poppy Tincture is an analgesic - this means it can reduce the sensation of pain. It’s anxiolytic - this means it can help reduce the sensation of anxiety. It’s a mild sedative - meaning it can reduce functional activity + is calming. It’s a relaxant - meaning it promotes relaxation + reduces tension.
These are just some of California Poppy’s properties in a nutshell.🌿
California Poppy is such an essential herbal remedy, and this is one of the BEST solutions for sleep in our experience. As a nervine, analgesic, sedative and more...it quickly calms your mind and body to let you rest with no habit forming or grogginess the next day.
Many of us may sleep well, but sometimes tend to be in too much of a hurry or to do too much, or think of all the things we need to do the next day as soon as we're in bed. (we can relate!) On those days, just 1-2 full droppers of our California Poppy Herbal Tincture, will allow you to feel relaxed and into a deep sleep within minutes. California Poppy is excellent at reducing stress by soothing our overworked nervous system. It helps turn off the chattering worries of the day and allowing for deeper rest. As mentioned previously, California poppy may also be deeply beneficial for those that suffer from pain, as it can support pain relief and is non-addictive.
It helps to relax the mind and body without sedating you. For sensitive individuals it may make them feel slightly euphoric. It can even help diminish a spasmodic cough. It’s safe for long term use, it’s non-habit forming, and is safe to give to children in appropriate doses. A must have plant ally!🧡
So if you need to sleep, reduce pain and soothe the nervous sytem, our DOUBLE EXTRACTED California Poppy Herbal Tincture might be a good place to start!🍃
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Make sure to consult with your trusted physician before consuming any herbs for medicinal purposes.
