Eschscholtzia
Named in honor of the German physician and naturalist J.F. von Eschscholtz, Eschscholtzia is a plant belonging to the poppy family. It is native to California and thrives in sunny, dry conditions, which is why it is commonly known as the "California poppy." It is also sometimes called the "yellow poppy" because of its beautiful bright yellow flowers with large, thin petals.
Name:
Eschscholtzia
Latin name: Eschscholtzia californica Cham.
Type: Papaveraceae
Part used: Flowers
Origin: California
Key Properties
Contributes to optimal relaxation and improved sleep quality
Eschscholtzia contributes to optimal relaxation and improved sleep quality*.
Its flowering aerial parts, which are sources of alkaloids, are listed in the "Herbal Medicines" document (published by the French Medicines Agency in its Cahiers de l'Agence in 1998): "Traditionally used to reduce nervousness in adults and children, particularly in cases of minor sleep disorders."
*At a dosage of 25 mg dry plant equivalent per ampoule in the product Sommeil Mélatonine.
Products containing Organic Eschscholtzia
