Opium Poppy
Category: pain-relief, narcotic, sedative
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Opium poppy is valued for its strong pain-relieving effects and has been used to manage severe pain, relieve cough, control diarrhea, and as a sleep aid.
How to Make it
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Decoction
Simmer dried poppy seed pods or capsules in water; strain before drinking. Used traditionally as a sedative or pain reliever.
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Plaster
Grind the seeds or seed pods, mix with flour and water to make a paste, and apply externally to inflamed areas.
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Tips
- -Never self-administer; always consult a qualified medical professional.
- -Observe all legal requirements before growing or using opium poppy.
- -Start with the lowest effective dose if prescribed.
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Precautions
- -Highly addictive; only use under medical supervision.
- -Illegal or heavily regulated in many countries.
- -Overdose can cause serious side effects, including respiratory depression and death.
Benefits
Key benefits of this remedy
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Potent Analgesic
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Sedative
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Antitussive
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Antidiarrheal
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