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California Poppy Tincture
Our California Poppy Extract is a gentle, non-addictive nervous system ally prepared through double extraction to fully capture its diverse spectrum of alkaloids, flavonoids, and water-soluble nervines. Unlike stronger opiate relatives, Eschscholzia californica offers soothing relief without sedation, making it an ideal support for emotional turbulence, tension, and overstimulation.
This extract is made using both the aerial parts and roots at peak bloom, carefully processed to retain the delicate yet potent neuroactive compounds present in the whole plant. The result is a balanced and complete formula that supports sleep, mood, and nervous system resilience.
Scientific Profile
Double extraction enhances the range of compounds preserved in this formula:
Protopine & Allocryptopine: Mildly sedative alkaloids that support emotional and muscular relaxation
Californidine & Eschscholtzine: Unique alkaloids that help regulate nervous system tone and ease sympathetic overdrive
Flavonoids: Antioxidants with mild anti-inflammatory action on neural tissue
Water-soluble nervines and polysaccharides: Help round out the calming effects, adding subtle moistening and soothing activity
This formula is especially helpful for cyclical tension, occasional sleeplessness, anxious looping thoughts, and emotional reactivity.
Energetic & Traditional Wisdom
California Poppy carries the warmth of sunlight in its petals and the quiet of twilight in its root. Energetically, it is a medicine of soft boundaries—a floral veil that shields and comforts without numbing. It is especially suited to those who feel too much, sleep too little, or struggle to rest even in safety.
Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of California for restlessness, tooth pain, and children’s sleep troubles, this plant teaches how to let go without losing awareness. In dreamwork, it supports clear visions and safe inner journeys.
This double extract invites you to rest not as an escape, but as a return to center.
How to Use
Take 1–2 dropperfuls in water up to 3x daily or 30–60 minutes before bed. May be combined with other calming herbs such as passionflower, skullcap, or lemon balm for synergistic effect. Suitable for use during acute overwhelm or as part of a longer-term nervous system support plan.
Ingredients:
Fresh Eschscholzia californica (aerial parts and root), organic cane alcohol (95%), distilled water
Safety & Contraindications:
Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May enhance the effects of sedatives or CNS depressants. Do not combine with alcohol or operate heavy machinery until you know how this formula affects you. Non-habit forming and not associated with dependency.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our California Poppy Extract is a gentle, non-addictive nervous system ally prepared through double extraction to fully capture its diverse spectrum of alkaloids, flavonoids, and water-soluble nervines. Unlike stronger opiate relatives, Eschscholzia californica offers soothing relief without sedation, making it an ideal support for emotional turbulence, tension, and overstimulation.
This extract is made using both the aerial parts and roots at peak bloom, carefully processed to retain the delicate yet potent neuroactive compounds present in the whole plant. The result is a balanced and complete formula that supports sleep, mood, and nervous system resilience.
Scientific Profile
Double extraction enhances the range of compounds preserved in this formula:
Protopine & Allocryptopine: Mildly sedative alkaloids that support emotional and muscular relaxation
Californidine & Eschscholtzine: Unique alkaloids that help regulate nervous system tone and ease sympathetic overdrive
Flavonoids: Antioxidants with mild anti-inflammatory action on neural tissue
Water-soluble nervines and polysaccharides: Help round out the calming effects, adding subtle moistening and soothing activity
This formula is especially helpful for cyclical tension, occasional sleeplessness, anxious looping thoughts, and emotional reactivity.
Energetic & Traditional Wisdom
California Poppy carries the warmth of sunlight in its petals and the quiet of twilight in its root. Energetically, it is a medicine of soft boundaries—a floral veil that shields and comforts without numbing. It is especially suited to those who feel too much, sleep too little, or struggle to rest even in safety.
Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of California for restlessness, tooth pain, and children’s sleep troubles, this plant teaches how to let go without losing awareness. In dreamwork, it supports clear visions and safe inner journeys.
This double extract invites you to rest not as an escape, but as a return to center.
How to Use
Take 1–2 dropperfuls in water up to 3x daily or 30–60 minutes before bed. May be combined with other calming herbs such as passionflower, skullcap, or lemon balm for synergistic effect. Suitable for use during acute overwhelm or as part of a longer-term nervous system support plan.
Ingredients:
Fresh Eschscholzia californica (aerial parts and root), organic cane alcohol (95%), distilled water
Safety & Contraindications:
Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May enhance the effects of sedatives or CNS depressants. Do not combine with alcohol or operate heavy machinery until you know how this formula affects you. Non-habit forming and not associated with dependency.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.