California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Tincture

California Poppy Tincture (1:4 Preparation)

What is California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)?

As the name suggests, California poppy belongs to the poppy family. Typical for poppy plants, its yellow to orange flowers consist of four petals and numerous stamens. The plant, which grows up to 60 cm high, originally comes from America. In 1816, the Berlin naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso discovered it there. He brought some seeds to Europe and named the plant after his travelling companion Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz. The botanical name Eschscholzia californica was born. Over time, further names became common, including California poppy, golden poppy, cup of gold and sleepyhead. The names cup of gold and sleepyhead refer to the two sepals surrounding the flower. Shortly before flowering, this cap opens at the base and is gradually shed by the plant.

California poppy prefers nutrient-rich soils and is especially at home in open grassland. Its bright flowers can usually be seen only in sunny weather and only between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For our products, we use ground herb from carefully selected cultivation.

California poppy in traditional plant knowledge

In North America, California poppy has long been known and described in traditional plant lore. Names such as golden poppy, cup of gold, sleepyhead and California Poppy refer to the distinctive appearance of the plant. For this food supplement, the botanical raw material, processing as a tincture and clear declaration of the composition are the main focus.

What it contains:

These three components are constituents of the plant:

• Alkaloids (plant-specific constituents)
• Xanthophylls (oxygen-containing plant pigments)
• Flavonoids (secondary plant compounds)

California Poppy Tincture - Composition

This food supplement contains no added artificial colours, flavourings or added sugars.

The information on plant material and extraction medium is listed transparently in the overview below.

California Poppy Tincture Ingredients

It also contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (under 1%) and water.

California Poppy Tincture Recommended Intake

The recommended daily intake is 172 drops (approx. 5.2 millilitres) per day, ideally divided into four intakes of around 43 drops each. Start with a total of only 120 drops (approx. 3.6 millilitres) per day - or four times 30 drops - and then increase over several days up to the recommended daily intake. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Notes

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry and strictly out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use.

Important: Contains 60% vol. alcohol. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children or adolescents under 18 years of age. Do not take under any circumstances if sedatives (e.g. benzodiazepines) are already being used. Consult your doctor if you take other medicines. Do not take for 2 weeks before anaesthesia. After taking the product, do not operate machinery or participate in road traffic. After 3 months, take a break of at least one month.