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California Poppy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

California Poppy is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, trouble sleeping (insomnia), mild aches and pains.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are California Poppy Whole Plant Extract, Fresh. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of California Poppy by Eclectic Herb

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: California Poppy Whole Plant Extract made from fresh plant material. The liquid also includes alcohol and filtered water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see California Poppy's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: relaxation support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Insomnia, stress, nervous tension.
  • The closest evidence on file: California Poppy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: California Poppy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia.

The evidence for California poppy isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for anxiety, insomnia, and bedwetting, but we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it actually works for any of these.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient California Poppy

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

California poppy is generally considered mild for short-term use, though human safety data are limited — we don't have a lot of real-world information yet. When used alone, side effects haven't been well documented.

In a combination product with hawthorn and magnesium, some people reported muscular stiffness, morning fatigue, and nausea, but it's unclear whether those came from California poppy itself or from the other ingredients. There isn't enough safety data to use this supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the safety data advises against it.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient California Poppy

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — California Poppy.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check this supplement before you take it if you're on any central nervous system depressants (CNS depressants) — sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, opioid pain relievers, or any drug meant to calm or slow you down. Lab evidence shows California poppy itself has sedative effects, so stacking it with these drugs could boost drowsiness or impair your thinking.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

California poppy may appeal to you if you're looking for a mild herbal option for occasional anxiety or sleep troubles. If you take any sedating medications — prescription sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, opioids, or even some allergy pills — check with your pharmacist first.

The safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding are too limited; discuss it with your healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about California Poppy, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363388714
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 316752
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for California Poppy by Eclectic Herb, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Dropper(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Dropper(s)
UPC/BARCODE
023363388714
IngredientAmount% DV
California Poppy Whole Plant Extract, Fresh0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Filtered

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Relaxation Support

Gluten free Non GMO Soy free

US Grown

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Shake well; mix 1 full dropper in water; take 3 times daily.

Storage

Store upright.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children. Consult your health care advisor about herbs with pregnancy, infant or prescription drugs.

Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.

Consult your health care advisor about herbs with pregnancy, infant or prescription drugs.

Formula

100% Kosher.

Herbal extract

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases.

General Statements

@eclecticherb

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California Poppy by Eclectic Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in California Poppy by Eclectic Herb

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Dropper(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

0 NP per serving Form: Eschscholzia californica Whole Plant Extract, Fresh

California poppy is a traditional herbal remedy used mainly for anxiety and sleep problems, often combined with other calming herbs. Human research is...

California Poppy Whole Plant Extract, Fresh monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Filtered. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

California Poppy by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in California Poppy with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

California Poppy Whole Plant Extract, Fresh1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking California poppy with drugs with sedative effects may increase the risk of sedative effects.
Laboratory research shows that California poppy has sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for California Poppy, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

California Poppy by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does California Poppy by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, California Poppy has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
California Poppy contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take California poppy if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data aren't adequate to know either way — the facts advise against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
What are the side effects?
We have limited information on side effects from California poppy alone. In one combination study, people reported muscular stiffness, morning fatigue, and nausea, but it's unclear whether California poppy caused those or whether they came from the other ingredients in the mix.
Does California poppy actually work for anxiety or insomnia?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say how well it works for either condition. The research data we hold is insufficient to rate it.
Is this safe for short-term use?
California poppy is generally considered mild for short-term use, though human safety data are limited and we don't have a lot of real-world experience yet.
Why does the label list alcohol as an ingredient?
This is a liquid extract, and alcohol is used to extract and preserve the plant material. It's listed as an inactive ingredient.

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Sources & How We Checked

California Poppy's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

California Poppy 3 references
  1. Hanus M, Lafon J, Mathieu M. Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination containing two plant extracts (Crataegus oxyacantha and Eschscholtzia californica) and magnesium in mild-to-moderate
  2. Paul LD, Springer D, Staack RF, et al. Cytochrome P450 isoenzymes involved in rat liver microsomal metabolism of californine and protopine. Eur J Pharmacol 2004;485:69-79. PubMed
  3. Paul LD, Maurer HH. Studies on the metabolism and toxicological detection of the Eschscholtzia californica alkaloids californine and protopine in urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2003;789:43-5

See these in context on the California Poppy monograph →

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