🌿Western Herbalism

California Poppy Extract

tincture

Conditions addressed

InsomniaAnxietyStressDepression

Suggested dosage

20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Avoid

As a mild opiate-alkaloid-containing sedative herb, California poppy is generally avoided in pregnancy given the lack of safety research and its mechanism of action.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Sedative alkaloid content means it's generally avoided while nursing due to infant sedation risk.

Children

Avoid

Contains mild opiate-like alkaloids and is not used in children.

Interactions & contraindications

Sedatives

Additive drowsiness.