Is poppy poisonous?

Is poppy poisonous?

The whole plant of Poppy is poisonous and contains toxic alkaloids. The seeds are rich in the most poisons, so be careful not to eat them by mistake. If eaten by mistake, it will cause central nervous system poisoning, and in severe cases it can even be life-threatening! Don't ever try it!

However, as long as you don't accidentally eat poppy seeds or have long-term close contact with poppies, there is no need to worry about the risk of poisoning!

Medicinal value of poppy

The poppy not only has beautiful flowers, but also has high medicinal value. The flowers or the whole herb, and the fruit, called young poppy, are used as medicine. They are toxic, but at the same time, they also have the effects of relieving cough, relieving pain, stopping diarrhea, and being hypnotic. Moreover, the seeds of the poppy can fight cancer and tumors!

So don’t treat poppy as a disaster!

Can poppies be grown at home?

The soil where poppies are planted will absorb the poppies' toxins, so do not plant any more crops in the soil after planting poppies. Remember this!

But be careful not to have too long close contact with the poppy and do not eat the poppy seeds. There is absolutely no problem in growing it at home! But if you have children at home, be careful! Don't let them become interested in poppy!