From the herb garden

Mexican Poppy

Argemone mexicana

Folk names: Prickly Poppy

Family	Papaveraceae
Genus	Argemone
Species	mexicana
Part(s) used	Arial parts

Actions

Anodyne,Anelgesic, hypnotic, narcotic, Antimicobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Antiparasitic, Cytotoxic, Smooth Muscle relaxant, Protein Kinase C inhibitor, Antidiarrheal, Antiprotozoal,Mild Hypotensive, Sedative (what these mean)

Uses

For relief of pain- toothache, nueralgic pain, rhuematic pain, wound pain. Also for insomnia,Staph and strep infections, arthritis. Use with caution and in small amounts and for short periods of time. Can also be used for Infected wounds, Skin ulcers,Boils, abscesses, fungal skin infections Eye infections (VERY dilute, traditional use). Historicallay it has been used for intestinal worms and proozoal infections like giardia and amoebic dysentry. It can be used for intestinal cramping, biliary colic and spasms caused by dysentry. It has been used traditionally for malarial fevers.

Constituents

Berberine, Benzylisoquinonline alkaloids, Sanguinarine, Dihydrosanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Protopine alkaloids,Flavonoids - Quercetin derivatives, Isorhamnetin derivatives, Phenolic acids- Caffeic, Ferulic,

Please note: NB. contains a compound which is a MAO - A inhibitor therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants. Also do not take if using Opiate based medications Contraindicated in:Pregnancy, Liver disease, Cardiac conditions, Long-term use scenarios Use short term and small doses.