DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Papaveris rhoeados flos, also known as Flores Papaveris rhoeados, is the medicinal extract from the flowers of the poppy (Papaver rhoeas) monographed in Ph.Eur.8. Papaveris rhoeados flos is popularly used for coughs and hoarseness, especially in children, for sleep disorders and restlessness.
HMPC: Not processed
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E: Negative monograph
Commission D: Negative monograph
Folk medicine: Cough, hoarseness, bronchial catarrh, insomnia, sedative, pain, also as a beautifying drug in tea preparations
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Anthocyanin glycosides (meocyanin, mecopelargonine), isoquinoline alkaloids (e.g. rhoeadine), mucilage.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Blaschek W (2015) Papaveris rhoeados flos corn poppy flowers. In: Wichtl-Teedrogens and phytopharmaceuticals. 6th edition, Wissemschaftliche Verlagsgescellschaft Stuttgart pp. 470-471
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles