Meconopsis cambrica vs Hypecoum pendulum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Meconopsis cambrica

Analgesic

Analgesic

Meconopsis cambrica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypecoum pendulum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European mountain poppy with mild analgesic and sedative properties used in Welsh folk medicine.

Mediterranean Papaveraceae; used in Turkish and Persian folk medicine as mild analgesic and sedative.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, mucilage

alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

pain relief, insomnia, cough

pain relief, sedation, cough

Modern Uses

mild analgesic, mild sedative, expectorant

mild analgesic, mild sedative

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Papaveraceae allergy

pregnancy

Side Effects

mild sedation

mild sedation, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E