California Poppy
People mainly take California Poppy for mood. Based on 5 first-hand reports. Ranked #1483 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Not enough data0% positive0% mixed0% negative100% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 0% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What California Poppy does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for California Poppy is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
4-6 tablespoonsas reported
1-2 gdaily
2 gdaily
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
No side effects reported so far.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“High dose California Poppy (4-6tbs in tea, well strained) is a non-addictive substance”
“Eschscholzia California (California poppy)”
“California poppy”
“California Poppy inhibits dopamine-b-hydroxylase, which leads to higher concentrations of dopamine.”
“2g California Poppy”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate