California Poppy is analgesic, antispasmodic, relaxing nervine in anxiety and nervousness. Similar to all the other plants in the poppy family, it possesses a sap that contains sedative alkaloid compounds.
Natural sleep aid (causes sedation by increasing the brain’s GABA level; GABA helps regulate nerve cells and calms anxiety); Aids with blood pressure and menstrual cramps.
Immune stimulant that inhibits viral replication; anti-sclerotic. Is a whole harmonizer for the cardiovascular system. Reduces cholesterol and triglycerides. Lowers blood viscosity; Supports with angina, arrhythmias, and tachycardia.
Supports the central nervous system and adrenals; Supports with mental stress, focus, and memory. Protects dopamine; Liver and kidney drainage; Immunomodulator.
The Greek definition for propolis is “Pro” (before) and “Polis” (city), which translates into the defender of the beehive city, where propolis plays a key central role in the colony protection against predators or invasion from the outside world.