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What are the proven advantages of using poppy seeds for making good sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The California poppy: Or eschscholtzia californica contains protopine which is reported to help with sleep. It is not a narcotic and is not addictive. I have not seen studies on it's effectiveness for insomnia.

Answered 6/23/2013

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