California poppy

Common name

California poppy

ID

HD0108

Scientific name of the plant

Eschscholzia california Cham.

Anatomical part for use

above-ground part

Human use

Sleep disorders & temporary insomnia,Mental stress & mood disorders

Summary

Eschscholzia californica, the California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United States and Mexico. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant flowering in summer, with showy cup-shaped flowers in brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow (occasionally pink). It is also used as food or a garnish. It became the official state flower of California in 1903.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

Relevant Public Information

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EMA
Nature Medicines