Ingredient information: Poppy in food supplements
Its red flower is not only found in our countryside, the poppy is also an ingredient frequently used in food supplements intended to improve sleep quality.
What is a poppy?
The common poppy, or Papaver rhoeas, is a plant common in Europe, with a red, four-petaled flower that is very common in the countryside. It is also known as the field poppy, wild poppy, or common poppy. It tends to invade cultivated areas and is considered a weed.
What are the properties of the poppy?
The poppy is widely used in herbal medicine as a traditional remedy for nervousness and sleep disorders.
Different parts of the plant can be used: petals, capsules or leaves.
The poppy contains various active molecules: alkaloids, anthocyanins, mucilage, and tannins. It is the alkaloids that give it its narcotic properties. These properties are sought after to facilitate sleep.
Its effect is considered moderate and well tolerated.
What are the side effects and contraindications of poppy ?
Some people have a hypersensitivity to poppies; in this case, it is advisable to consume small quantities or avoid their consumption altogether.
Poppies consumed in excessive quantities can have hallucinogenic effects.
Poppy consumption is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It should not be taken with sleeping pills or anxiolytics without medical advice.
Poppy in Phytocea food supplements
At Phytocea , we have incorporated a concentrated poppy extract 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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