🌿Western Herbalism
California Poppy Extract
tincture
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children
Pregnancy
AvoidAs 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
AvoidSedative alkaloid content means it's generally avoided while nursing due to infant sedation risk.
Children
AvoidContains mild opiate-like alkaloids and is not used in children.
Interactions & contraindications
Sedatives
Additive drowsiness.

