Corn poppy

Corn poppy is a plant whose dried flowers are used to make medicine. Poppy seeds are used for respiratory problems, coughs, insomnia and pain. In food, poppy seeds are sometimes used as an ingredient in metabolic teas.

How does corn poppy work?

There is not enough information available to say how corn poppy might work.

How effective is poppy seed?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of poppy for respiratory problems, sleep disorders and pain. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of poppy seed in these applications.

Safety and side effects

The use of dried poppy flowers appears to be safe and harmless for most adults.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and lactation: not enough is known about the use of poppy seed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid poppy seeds.

Children: The use of the fresh leaves and buds by children is not safe and harmless, as these plant components can cause side effects such as vomiting and abdominal pain. There is not enough information on whether dried poppy flowers are safe and harmless for children, so children should not take them for safety reasons.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of poppy seed with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of poppy seed depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for poppy seed. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.