Products
Capsules containing a powder of the herb of the plant are commercially available in many countries (Arkocaps Escholtzia, Phytopharma Escholtzia). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores.
Stem plant
California poppy ( Cham., Papaveraceae, also ) is an annual herb native to California and Mexico that was traditionally used by Native Americans as a sedative and pain reliever. In Europe, the poppy is known mainly as an ornamental plant.
Medicinal drug
The dried flowering California poppy herb (golden poppy herb, Eschscholziae herba) is used as the medicinal raw material. The herb is used to make the powder contained in the capsules (Eschscholziae californicae herbae cum flore pulvis).
Ingredients
- Alkaloids such as californidine, allocryptopine, protopine, escholzine.
- Essential oil
- Cyanogenic glycosides
Effects
The preparation is believed to have sedative, sleep-inducing, anti-anxiety and antispasmodic properties.
Indications for use
Traditionally used for nervous tension and to promote sleep in mild sleep disorders.
Dosage
According to the professional information. Two capsules are taken with dinner and two capsules are taken before bedtime, each with a glass of water.
Contraindications
Capsules with California poppy are contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the ingredients or other poppy plants. As a precaution, they should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. The medicines are intended for adults only. For complete precautions, see the drug label.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include allergic skin reaction and motor and mental hyperactivity. These side effects occur rarely.
