Prickly Poppy (Thistle Poppy, Mexican Poppy) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Argemone mexicana
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Berberine
Dihydrosanquinarine
Protopine
Sanquinarine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses central nervous system very mildly.
Miscellaneous information:
This poppy is not the origin of morphine, codeine or other
narcotics.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Smoking prickly poppy produces euphoria.
Reduces pain.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
extended periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Dizziness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Fluid retention |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Loss of consciousness |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Swollen abdomen |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Vision disturbances |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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