Ingredient information: Eschscholzia in food supplements
Eschscholzia is a plant found in dietary supplements designed to improve sleep quality.
What is Eschscholzia?
Eschscholzia, also known as California poppy, is a medicinal plant native to North America and belongs to the Papaveraceae family. It is known for its soothing and relaxing properties, and it also has pain-relieving properties.
It has long been used as a medicinal plant.
What are the properties of California poppy (Eschscholtzia californica)?
California poppy contains isoquinoline alkaloids, carbohydrates
such as sanguinarine and pavines, which are responsible for its effects on restlessness and nervousness. It is included in the French pharmacopoeia as a plant intended to improve sleep quality, ease sleep onset, and reduce nighttime awakenings. These effects are due to the pavines, which help to decrease nervousness.
What are the side effects and contraindications of California poppy?
The consumption of California poppy is contraindicated in children and pregnant women.
People allergic to poppies, or with a sensitivity/allergy to opiates, should not consume escholtzia.
It is not recommended to consume California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) while taking medications such as opiates, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines. If you are taking any medication, it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
California poppy in Phytocea food supplements
At Phytocea , we have incorporated California poppy into the ODodo formula. ODodo is a Sleep-specific dietary supplement . It contains plant-based active ingredients designed to promote falling asleep and sleep quality.
ODodo can be found in the Phytocea food supplement catalogue .
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