Mexican Poppy / Argemone mexicana
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Argemone
Species:
mexicana
Folk / Common Names:
Prickly Poppy
Actions:
Anodyne, hypnotic, narcotic
Part(s) Used:
Arial parts
Constituents:
Berberine
Uses:
For relief of pain, insomnia , arthritis.
Majikal Uses:
Notes:
NB. contains a compound which is a MAO - A inhibitor therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants. Also do not take if using Opiate based medications
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