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California Poppy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

California Poppy label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking California Poppy against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

California Poppy is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm 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 flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of California Poppy by Herb Pharm

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: California poppy whole flowering plant extract. Traditionally used to support calm and sleep, it comes as a liquid extract in a base of certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water.

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: nervous system calming.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Insomnia, Restlessness, 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 we hold rates both anxiety and insomnia as having insufficient reliable data to establish whether California poppy works for these uses. The same applies to nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting).

That doesn't mean it's ineffective—just that we don't yet have solid clinical evidence behind it.

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, but human safety data are limited. The most common reported side effects from studies come when it's combined with other herbs like hawthorn and magnesium, and include muscular stiffness, morning fatigue, and nausea—though it's unclear whether California poppy alone caused these or if the other ingredients played a role.

There isn't enough safety data to know whether California poppy is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

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.

Before you take California poppy, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any CNS depressants—sleep aids, benzodiazepines, opioids, or any medication that causes drowsiness. Taking them together can increase sedation.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

California poppy may be worth considering if you're looking for herbal support for anxiety or sleep, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't firmly established yet. The main caution is combining it with sedative medications—that's something to clear with your own doctor or pharmacist first.

It's also best avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.

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 Jun 24, 2019.

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 Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700001247
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2019
DSLD ID 203399
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for California Poppy by Herb Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
168
UPC/BARCODE
090700001247
IngredientAmount% DV
California Poppy whole flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract633 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat and light

General

016

Formula

Eschscholzia californica

California Poppy liquid extract

Prepared from whole flowering Eschscholzia californica plants which are certified organically grown on our own farm.

General Statements

Nervous system Calming

Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:5

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formulation

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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California Poppy by Herb Pharm label

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California Poppy label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in California Poppy by Herb Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 Amounts shown are per serving.

California Poppy whole flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
633 mg per serving

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 flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

California Poppy by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

California Poppy whole flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in California Poppy interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in California Poppy interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. California Poppy whole flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract

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 flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract1 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
California Poppy whole flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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California Poppy by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does California Poppy by Herb Pharm 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?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. It's best avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise. Talk with them for personalized advice.
What are the side effects?
We don't have much data on side effects from California poppy alone. When it was combined with other herbs in studies, some people reported muscular stiffness, morning fatigue, and nausea—though it's unclear whether the poppy, the other ingredients, or the combination caused these.
Does it actually work for anxiety or insomnia?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say for certain. That means there isn't solid clinical proof it works for these uses, though people have traditionally used it for sleep and calm.
Is it safe to use short-term?
California poppy is generally considered mild for short-term use, but human safety data are limited. If you have questions about how long is safe for your situation, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
What's in the bottle besides the active ingredient?
The extract is suspended in certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water.

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The Full Monographs Behind California Poppy’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

California Poppy

Interacts with 248 drugs

California poppy is a traditional herbal remedy used mainly for anxiety and sleep problems, often combined with other calming herbs. Human research is very limited, so its true benefits are...

Read the full California Poppy monograph →
Sources

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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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