Red Poppy Petals vs Bai He

European field poppy petals used as mild sedative and expectorant, distinct from opium poppy, with gentle analgesic properties.

A TCM herb that nourishes lung yin and calms the heart-mind, used for cough and anxiety.

rhoeadine, papaverine trace, meconic acid, anthocyanins, flavonoids

colchicine, regaogenin, tuliposides, flavonoids

Cough and respiratory conditions in European folk medicine, Insomnia in children European tradition, Teething pain relief in European folk medicine, Soothing nervous conditions

lung yin deficiency, cough, anxiety, insomnia

Mild sedative, Expectorant, Antitussive, Mild analgesic

demulcent, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory

2-4g dried petals tea 2-3x daily

9-30g daily

Pregnancy in large doses, Sedative medications

cold conditions

Drowsiness, Headache

generally well tolerated