Family

• Papaveraceae

Constituents

• Alkaloids (eschscholtzin, californidin)
• Carotenoids
• Flavonoids

Parts used

• Roots and aerial parts (leaves)

Properties

• Antineuralgic
• Hypnotic
• Relaxant
• Mildly sedative
• Mildly antispasmodic
• Mildly analgesic

Indications

• Sleep disorders
• Insomnia
• Neuralgia
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Headache
• Cramps
• Digestive disorders
• Nocturnal enuresis

Side effects

-

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Interactions

-

Forms of use

• Capsule
• Infusion
• Mother tincture