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California Poppy - Eschscholzia Californica

Monograph
158products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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California poppy(common)Eschscholzia californica(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Pavot de Californie(common)Eschscholzia californica(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid (during times of mental stress)
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an analgesic
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (calmative)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie comme analgésique
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour aider à dormir (en période de stress mental)
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager l'agitation et/ou la nervosité (calmant)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
0.2–3 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia)Applies to: Sleep aid
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: Other uses
cautionWhen using this product avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness and/or with analgesic propertiesApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsinessApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant

Ingredients Covered

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