Mexican Poppy / Argemone mexicana

Mexican Poppy: Details, Properties, Effects

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Argemone

Species:

mexicana

Folk / Common Names:

Prickly Poppy

Actions:

Anodyne,Anelgesic, hypnotic, narcotic, Antimicobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Antiparasitic, Cytotoxic, Smooth Muscle relaxant, Protein Kinase C inhibitor, Antidiarrheal, Antiprotozoal,Mild Hypotensive, Sedative

Part(s) Used:

Arial parts

Constituents:

Berberine, Benzylisoquinonline alkaloids, Sanguinarine, Dihydrosanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Protopine alkaloids,Flavonoids - Quercetin derivatives, Isorhamnetin derivatives, Phenolic acids- Caffeic, Ferulic,

Uses:

For relief of pain- toothache, nueralgic pain, rhuematic pain, wound pain. Also for insomnia,Staph and strep infections, arthritis. Use with caution and in small amounts and for short periods of time. Can also be used for Infected wounds, Skin ulcers,Boils, abscesses, fungal skin infections Eye infections (VERY dilute, traditional use). Historicallay it has been used for intestinal worms and proozoal infections like giardia and amoebic dysentry. It can be used for intestinal cramping, biliary colic and spasms caused by dysentry. It has been used traditionally for malarial fevers.

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 Contraindicated in:Pregnancy, Liver disease, Cardiac conditions, Long-term use scenarios Use short term and small doses.

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