California Poppy Harvest, Benefits, & Tincture Making

Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

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Find out how to identify, harvest, and prepare California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) PLUS all the benefits and uses of this fabulous medicinal herb. You'll also learn how it's different from "regular" opium poppy, even though they're part of the same Papaver family. #herbalist #herbalism #traditionalliving #foraging #medicinalplants #tincturemaking #healingharvesthomestead #heidivillegas
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@HeidiVillegas Год назад

Friends! Be sure to get your FREE Herbal Remedy Guide and Cheat Sheet here: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/lp-herbal-remedy-guide-sign-up/ and your 24 page guide to How to Relax Using Herbs & Oils (recipes included) here: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/how-to-relax-using-herbs-opt-in/

@alittlechaoticvideos 2 месяца назад

I have a whole bed of California poppy and I’m absolutely thrilled to find that it is medicinal!

@HeidiVillegas 2 месяца назад

Wow! You've got a treasure there!

@alittlechaoticvideos 2 месяца назад

@@HeidiVillegas one of my little girls emptied a packet of seeds in the fall and I was surprised, but now I have an abundance of it. 🎉

@rosemaryshevchuck5767 Год назад

Thank you Heidi, I enjoyed another of your videos! Those California Poppies sure are beautiful ❤️

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

Yes they are! And thank you!💖

@micheleharris1614 Год назад

I’m going to have to look into planting some of these. The colors of the plants are just amazing. Heidi, you do such a wonderful presentation of how the plants, herbs, eo’s and such work. I like how you keep it simple enough for us not to be intimidated by the process. Thank you. Looking forward to the 21 Day Joy Experience. It’ll be nice to have others join in. ❤

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

I hope more and more will join us! It's good for the soul.....

@user-kz8mr1xu2u 3 месяца назад

Just getting started learning about herbal plants. Love it, enjoy watching your videos.

@HeidiVillegas 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@nanc2762 11 месяцев назад

I think the California Poppy will be included in my medicinal garden next year. It's beautiful. Thanks Heidi for imparting such complete and helpful information to those of us starting to learn. Many blessings to you and Mr V! ❤

@HeidiVillegas 11 месяцев назад

It's really a lovely medicinal plant! I hope yours grows abundantly!

@alicecastillo7835 Месяц назад

Love the detail thank you

@alicecastillo7835 Месяц назад

But could you tell me about vinegar extract

@HeidiVillegas Месяц назад

You’re welcome 😊

@HeidiVillegas Месяц назад

It's another great solvent for making what we call acetums....or vinegar extracts.

@222mmax Год назад

Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and wisdom .God richly bless you

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

You are very welcome! And thank you so much for your kind words.

@MarcHuysentruyt Месяц назад

Thanks!

@HeidiVillegas Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@larrydeubler7175 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome🥰

@socmagmom 10 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@HeidiVillegas 10 месяцев назад

You're welcome!🥰

@cathleenpierce984 11 месяцев назад

Great video, Heidi. Grateful for the info. I tried growing last year and this year. Trying again next year. I did get 3 flowers this summer.

@HeidiVillegas 11 месяцев назад

Be patient with them and just keep laying down more seed each spring....It's taken me three years to get a nice crop going!

@jabohabo3821 2 месяца назад

For any having trouble growing these or any other flower or herb!!! Super easy to do first time! Make sire it's good soil. 1 part dirt, 1 part organic matter (i.e leaves, dried grass, broken down sawdust etc) 1 part clay and half part sand. Boom yiu have soil for most all comers. Add in some red wriggler worms from your yard, these are the redish brown ones (not light brown) that are present when you lift a pot off the grass or walkway stone or any flatish heavy object. They are usually on the surface. These guys are COMPOST WORMS. Every other morning or even every morning go to your favorite big heavy pot and move it aside and grab a few worms and toss them into the pot. Do this at all stages of growing and the results are evident. As with most flowers they prefer heat and sun , as anything does. So best option if you aren't in a super sunny or warm area is to find yourself a clear plastic jug. You can go to the local grocery store and find one that's the general.size and shape of your pot and take it home. Move the juice, soda or whatever into a seperate container and cut out the bottom. Use the bottle or jug to press into the dirt to show the general outline of where it will be. Then sprinkle the seeds within that outline. Gently stir the very top of the soil around to mix in seeds. Spritz with good water till it's soaked through and place your jug and dig it in a bit. You can choose to put some holes in the side amd insert some kind of stakes to pin it down in the soil if you need to. Leave it be and water every 2-3 days depending on heat. Simply pour into the OPEN top and the water will usually travel down the insides of the jug and may collect about about an inch deep. Allow the water to settle and repeat again in another 2-3 days or when soil is dry. You'll have them sprouting and growing in no time :). FYI for any wondering this works on all plants that need warmth.

@HeidiVillegas 2 месяца назад

Wow! Thank you SO much for sharing all these great tips here. You're the best!🥰 And I appreciate your wisdom.

@feltingme Год назад

In zone 10 they grow very happily too, self seed everywhere.

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

I just love them, don't you?

@feltingme 11 месяцев назад

@@HeidiVillegas Yes, I use tincture in our bed time mix. :)

@Bhope07 2 месяца назад

the proof is always in the pudding, and you look super healthy which shows these herbs work

@HeidiVillegas 2 месяца назад

Oh, thank you so much!

@sushants.3023 3 месяца назад

Really nice and simple video! I heard that the plant has many anxiolytic effects and I wanted to know how I can really use that effect to help with my anxiety. More specifically, is the the tincture actually going to give me relief in that sense, or is it more of those natural remedies that don't really do anything?

@HeidiVillegas 3 месяца назад

Herbs do work. The trick is to find the herbs that work for your individual needs and body. And...to use high quality herbs and preparations. There are many things you can do to support healthy emotions and mood....from essential oils to herbs and I love combining them.

@catherinedremeaux5341 11 месяцев назад

Hi Heidi ! Thank you very much for your video. You said we can use vinegar for a poppy tincture : what kind of vinegar can we use ?

@HeidiVillegas 11 месяцев назад

When I make acetums (vinegar extractions), my favorite kind of vinegar is raw apple cider vinegar, but you can use simple white vinegar too.

@user-sq8sg5ie1z 2 месяца назад

I plant them every year. What do you do when ready? Strain? Pour in shot glass? Put in mixed drink?

@HeidiVillegas 2 месяца назад

You can dose at about 1/2 teaspoon if you're a full sized "average" adult, then titrate up or down as needed. You can surely add this amount to a drink, too!

@user-sq8sg5ie1z 2 месяца назад

@@HeidiVillegas do you keep flowers in jar or strain to just liguid? I am just learning

@SS-tq7kf 21 день назад

I just thinned out my cali poppy patch.. do i have to clean them before making tincture? If so how?

@HeidiVillegas 21 день назад

If you want to clean them...I just rinse mine in cool water, then lay them out to dry completely. :-)

@kratomseeker5258 20 дней назад

i also recently been told my liver is fatty and i need to change some things but i have been in to herbs for awhile now. i did quit drinking beer and energy drinks after i was told this but i just bought some cali poppy seeds and hope it all turns out ok. thanks for the video.

@HeidiVillegas 20 дней назад

You're so welcome!

@avrlind 8 месяцев назад

Hello, I just came across your channel & this is my first video. So far I am really liking it. Not a lot of fluff & too the point with lots of value. I have a question, you said California poppy may help with psychological driven bedwetting, do you know if is safe for animals? I have a rescued dog with deep rooted mental abuse & behaviors and she just stared doing this about 3 weeks ago almost ever night, after having her for 9+ months. Or maybe you could recommend another herb? Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your kind words! As far as California poppy and dogs....I would avoid this herb, as it may be toxic to an extent in their systems. For the bedwetting, I would start with horsetail and cornsilk and see how this goes. The amount you use will depend on her weight. I hope this helps! Be sure to do some more research, though, so you're 100% comfortable with your choices.

@SusanMarie7 2 месяца назад

Do you wash the plant before making the tincture?

@HeidiVillegas 2 месяца назад

If I'm gathering from my own garden, sometimes I don't. But usually I'll give plants that are in a dusty area or that have a lot of insects a good rinse, then let them dry.

@judykovach6912 Месяц назад

Just wondering how you dry your herbs?

@HeidiVillegas 29 дней назад

It depends on the plant, the part, and the humidity in your area. Here's a video I did on this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6gmAUn4w49g.html

@Bhope07 Месяц назад

As an herbalist do you have to have it dried or fresh to make the tincture?

@HeidiVillegas Месяц назад

Either way is fine for CP.

@clayapreston5641 Месяц назад

I’m a 66 yr old crusty white guy with lots of pain, hip, feet, back all the usual suspects, and Wild Lettuce tincture helps but I’ve experienced some tolerance to the Wild Lettuce tincture so I’m looking forward to trying the CP tincture! Do Apothecaries vary the CP resin do you know?

@clayapreston5641 Месяц назад

Carry the CP tinctures?

@HeidiVillegas Месяц назад

Yes, they will, but if you've been using wild lettuce for pain, the CP may not be strong enough. Do some research (and ask the doctor) about using kava. You can alternate between that and wild lettuce. Valerian root may also be helpful, and you can combine that herb with some passion flower or skullcap.

@deborahlh7747 Год назад

Hi Heidi, I live in AZ and Arizona poppies are wild in my area. Can they be tinctured as well as the CA poppy and get some of the same benefits?

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

Be sure to check the Latin name! If it's the same (and it could be), then yes. If not, do a little research to find out the name, then a bit more sleuthing!

@deborahlh7747 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@jobar7136 9 месяцев назад

Hi what is the recommended dosage for adults and children?

@HeidiVillegas 9 месяцев назад

As with all things herbal, this depends on the person. I have a complete dosing section in my course, Ditch the Drugstore to help with this. But in general, an average adult can start with 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon. I've always gone ahead and used three full droppers of an average dropper bottle, and this equates to roughly 1/2 teaspoon. Then you can titrate upwards if you need more. Larger people may need to start with a bit more. Just play around with it, and you'll find the exact right amount for you. :-)

@ceciliafuentes3299 Год назад

I can't grow California poppy. I won't give up, I will keep trying.

@HeidiVillegas Год назад

I used to think the same thing! This is the first year it's done "ok" Don't give up!

@minniechafin7936 Год назад

Agree... Don't give up. The first time, I tried growing California Poppies mine didn't do so well. The Dirt, that I planted the Seeds in, was So Hard and they had a hard time growing. So I took a shovel n hand tilled the area and Mixed in Some Potting Soil , and some Compost. Nowww... They are growing. 😊 Also, don't let the dirt dry out. Try to keep moist while they are germinating and young seedlings. Hope this helps.

@jabohabo3821 2 месяца назад

Super easy to do first time! Make sire it's good soil. 1 part dirt, 1 part organic matter (i.e leaves, dried grass, broken down sawdust etc) 1 part clay and half part sand. Boom yiu have soil for most all comers. Add in some red wriggler worms from your yard, these are the redish brown ones (not light brown) that are present when you lift a pot off the grass or walkway stone or any flatish heavy object. They are usually on the surface. These guys are COMPOST WORMS. Every other morning or even every morning go to your favorite big heavy pot and move it aside and grab a few worms and toss them into the pot. Do this at all stages of growing and the results are evident. As with most flowers they prefer heat and sun , as anything does. So best option if you aren't in a super sunny or warm area is to find yourself a clear plastic jug. You can go to the local grocery store and find one that's the general.size and shape of your pot and take it home. Move the juice, soda or whatever into a seperate container and cut out the bottom. Use the bottle or jug to press into the dirt to show the general outline of where it will be. Then sprinkle the seeds within that outline. Gently stir the very top of the soil around to mix in seeds. Spritz with good water till it's soaked through and place your jug and dig it in a bit. You can choose to put some holes in the side amd insert some kind of stakes to pin it down in the soil if you need to. Leave it be and water every 2-3 days depending on heat. Simply pour into the OPEN top and the water will usually travel down the insides of the jug and may collect about about an inch deep. Allow the water to settle and repeat again in another 2-3 days or when soil is dry. You'll have them sprouting and growing in no time :). FYI for any wondering this works on all plants that need warmth.

@kevinandrews8366 Месяц назад

And... poppies need stratification to germinate successfully. That means they need to go through a winter cycle. I cheated and put a bunch of seeds in ice cube trays and filled the trays with water. After 2 weeks, I pulled the ice cubes out and dropped them in my garden beds and the poppies are now growing!

@ceciliafuentes3299 Месяц назад

@kevinandrews8366 that is brilliant. Thank you. I will try that for sure.