California Poppy Seed Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

California poppy seed is the seed from the Eschscholzia californica plant, a flowering herb native to western North America. California poppy seeds and other plant parts have long been used by Native Americans for their medicinal value.^1,2

California Poppy Seed Health Uses and Health Benefits

The primary health benefits of California poppy seeds are as a natural pain-reliever, muscle-relaxant, sedative and anti-anxiety herbal. California poppy seeds can help alleviate chronic pain, toothaches, headaches and fever. Taking California poppy seeds can also help improve sleep quality as a mild sedative. It can help reduce stress and anxiousness before bed and relax the muscles to promote deeper sleep and prevent disturbances.^1,2

References

1. https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Eschscholzia+californica 
2. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/outdoorsandgarden/the-orange-california-poppy-is-a-true-narcotic-861429.html