California Poppy Nervine Tincture For Anxiety & Stress
California Poppy was first described by Adelbert von Chamisso in 1820. He was a naturalist on board the Russian ship the Rurik, who named the genus in honor of Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz. Unlike opioids or even the stronger acting Poppy species, it’s been stated that the effect of California Poppy is towards “…establishing equilibrium,” and is not at all narcotic (1988, 289).
Kleber et al demonstrated that an aqueous-alcoholic extract of Eschscholzia californica inhibits the enzymatic degradation of catecholamines, including dopamine beta-hydroxylase and monoamine oxidase (MAO-B), as well as the synthesis of adrenaline (1995).
In a more recent study an aqueous alcohol extract of Eschscholzia californica was found to possess sedative and anxiolytic effect in mice.
Kleber et al demonstrated that an aqueous-alcoholic extract of Eschscholzia californica inhibits the enzymatic degradation of catecholamines, including dopamine beta-hydroxylase and monoamine oxidase (MAO-B), as well as the synthesis of adrenaline (1995).
In a more recent study an aqueous alcohol extract of Eschscholzia californica was found to possess sedative and anxiolytic effect in mice.
Herbal action: sedative, anodyne, anxiolytic, antidepressant
Indications: anxiety, nervousness, restless, agitation, insomnia, pain
Contraindications and Cautions: fever, pregnancy; concurrently with prescription drugs and psychiatric medications.
Medicinal Uses: California Poppy has three important uses in the herbalist’s armamentarium. It is used as a relaxing nervine in anxiety and nervousness; as a sedative in insomnia; and as an anodyne in pain.
To make a tincture you can use fresh or dry herb – although fresh is best. Use the flowers, leaves and stems of the plant. Follow the instructions on How To Make A Tincture. You'll feel a sensation of release if you're anxious or upset after taking 1/2 dropper of this tincture. I don't take it with water, but you can if you wish. You may want to have some water nearby since it has a slightly bitter taste.
Indications: anxiety, nervousness, restless, agitation, insomnia, pain
Contraindications and Cautions: fever, pregnancy; concurrently with prescription drugs and psychiatric medications.
Medicinal Uses: California Poppy has three important uses in the herbalist’s armamentarium. It is used as a relaxing nervine in anxiety and nervousness; as a sedative in insomnia; and as an anodyne in pain.
To make a tincture you can use fresh or dry herb – although fresh is best. Use the flowers, leaves and stems of the plant. Follow the instructions on How To Make A Tincture. You'll feel a sensation of release if you're anxious or upset after taking 1/2 dropper of this tincture. I don't take it with water, but you can if you wish. You may want to have some water nearby since it has a slightly bitter taste.