Evidence supporting the use of: Corn Poppy
For the health condition: Sleep (restless and disturbed)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also known as the common poppy or red poppy, has a long history of traditional use as a mild sedative and sleep aid, particularly in European and Mediterranean folk medicine. Traditionally, the petals and sometimes seeds of the corn poppy were steeped in teas or syrups to manage mild insomnia, restless sleep, and nervousness, especially in children and the elderly. The plant contains alkaloids such as rhoeadine, which are thought to have mild sedative and calming properties, though these are not as potent as those found in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).

Despite its use in folk medicine, there is limited scientific research directly supporting the efficacy of corn poppy for treating sleep disturbances. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on historical texts, with few, if any, modern clinical trials evaluating its effects on sleep quality or duration. Reviews of medicinal plants for insomnia occasionally mention corn poppy, but typically note the lack of robust data. As such, its reputation as a sleep aid is primarily grounded in tradition rather than scientific validation. Caution is also advised, as the safety profile of corn poppy has not been thoroughly evaluated in controlled studies.

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