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Papaver somniferum
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Source of morphine and other opioid alkaloids; seeds are edible and used culinarily; pharmaceutical significance.
Source of morphine and other opioid alkaloids; seeds are edible and used culinarily; pharmaceutical significance. Key active compounds include morphine, codeine, thebaine.
morphine, along with codeine and thebaine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Papaver somniferum. These compounds acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Pharmaceutical opioid source
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Codeine cough treatment
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Pain research
Pain management historically
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Sedative use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cough suppression
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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