Papaveris rhoeados flos

Papaveris rhoeados flos, also known as Flores Papaveris rhoeados, is the medicinal extract from the flowers of the poppy (Papaner rhoeas) monographed in Ph.Eur.8. Papaveris rhoeados flos is popularly used for coughs and hoarseness, especially in children, for sleep disorders and restlessness.

Quality defined in the European Pharmacopoeia.

HMPC: Not processed

ESCOP: not processed

Commission E: Negative monograph

Commission D: Negative monograph

Experimental medicine: Cough, hoarseness, bronchial catarrh, insomnia, sedative, pain, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, urinary tract irritation, also as a beautifying drug in tea preparations.

Anthocyanin glycosides (meocyanin, mecopelargonin), isoquinoline alkaloids (e.g. rhoeadin), mucilage.

Allergies of the immediate type; morphine-like intoxications may occur if large quantities are ingested.

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