California Poppy has a special place in my heart, and it’s the most brilliant colour orange. These flowers almost sparkle they are so bright and glorious. Delicate and strong, this plant self seeds in her own secret way. With teeny tiny strong little seeds, she spreads her gentle hypnosis through the garden. Similar to other poppies, California Poppy has hypnotic effects albeit much more mild and truly non-addictive. She helps to promote and regulate sleep and can lessen symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. I use this herb in my Sleep Well tincture blend. It is one of 4 herbs that I use to support my nervous system in winding down, to slow my thinking, and calm my mind so that I can rest. California Poppy is safe for children and elders; and can be used to support cases of ADHD in children, and even aid with the pain of headaches, toothaches, teething, and colic. But the taste is terribly bitter. She may not make a lovely tea, by any stretch, but the way she can relax physical tension and calm nerves in times of illness, grief, trauma or shock, is her grace. A spoonful of honey helps, and those that are recovering from injury or surgery will find soothing relief with Eschschlozia, as she can also help to reduce pain and neuralgia. Sometimes the most bitter pills to swallow are the ones that we need the most.
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