Papaver rhoeas

General information:

Corn Poppy or Red Poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Day, a memorial day observed in the Commonwealth countries to pay homage to the soldiers who died in duty during the First World War. It is a symbol of eternal love in Persian literature.

Constituents:

Corn Poppy contains alkaloids similar to that of Opium Poppy, but in a much milder form. Its health benefits include relieving anxiety and stress, suppressing cough and relieving pain. In skincare ingredients, Corn Poppy acts as an emollient and soothes the skin.

Benefits:

• Corn Poppy is known to relieve mild pain.
• The flower is beneficial in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory disorders, including whooping cough and bronchitis, according to The U.S. Library of Medicine.
• It is a mild relaxant and sedative that depresses the central nervous system.