Poppy petals are used for their proven effects on sleep and relaxation.
The main properties of the Poppy are as follows:
Used to promote relaxation and find sleep, poppy petals owe their properties to 3 main groups of constituents:
The poppy is also a pectoral species. Its petals contain mucilage, which can be beneficial when sleep is disturbed by an irritated throat.
The poppy belongs to the Papaveraceae family, like eschscholzia or the poppy. This common country plant originated in the Middle East, and has spread since Antiquity with the cultivation of cereals. The poppy is an annual herbaceous plant with divided, rosette-shaped leaves.
In spring, it produces one or more stems 20 to 60 cm high, bearing solitary flowers with 4 red petals tinged black at the base. The stamens are black and numerous, surrounding a globular pistil.
Find out more about the properties and benefits of plants in our fact sheets. These properties are recognized for specific uses and dosages of the active ingredients contained in these plants. They should always be used on the advice of a health professional.
