California Poppy
Also known as: California Poppy, Eschscholzia Californica
Overview
California Poppy is a common plant in North and South America that has some traditional usage as a sedative and anxiolytic when made as a tea. Two rat studies have observed sedatory and anxiolytic actions, and one human study showed some promise to this claim but conclusions cannot be drawn since it also used another herb in conjunction with California Poppy. In the preliminary stages of research, the unique alkaloid profile of California Poppy appears to interact with a variety of receptors in potent ways. The vast majority of these leads have not been further investigated, and conclusions (especially on Serotonin) cannot be drawn at this point in time. Currently, California Poppy is too preliminary to support any supplemental usage.
Benefits
California Poppy has some bioactive alkaloids which may be nootropic or cognitive enhancing in nature; It is currently in the exploratory stages of research.
How it works
California Poppy is most often used for Brain Health.
Side effects
There is currently not enough evidence to support an optimal dose of California Poppy. The best bet may to simply make tea, which has been apparently used as an anxiolytic and sedative by some people.
Dosage
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