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[[File:Poppy_pod_tea_1.jpg|thumb|0.5kg of Dried [[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]] Giganteum seed pods. Lighter for scale.]]

The '''Poppy plant''' (''[[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]]'') is widely known to produce latex in its seed pods, which contain the opiate alkaloids [[codeine]], [[morphine]], and [[thebaine]]. ~~Poppy pods contain varying levels of opiate alkaloids within their latex.~~ Overdose is entirely possible if tolerance is low and too many opiates are consumed, especially due to poppy pod latex containing varying levels of alkaloids. Because of this, it is important to work out a suitable dosage. Reports on Erowid<ref>Erowid ~~[http~~://www.erowid.org/plants/poppy/poppy_info4.shtml ~~"Opium Poppy Tea"], v1.0 - Aug 11, 2007 - Dr. Opium - Original version edited by Erowid and published on Erowid.org.~~</ref> suggest an average dose to be 2-4 large pods, ~~so in my example~~ 10 pods ~~weighed~~ 44g, meaning that ~3 pods is around 15g of powder.

The '''Poppy plant''' (''[[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]]'') is widely known to produce latex in its seed pods, which contain the opiate alkaloids [[codeine]], [[morphine]], and [[thebaine]]. Overdose is entirely possible if tolerance is low and too many opiates are consumed, especially due to poppy pod latex containing varying levels of alkaloids. Because of this, it is important to work out a suitable dosage. Reports on Erowid<ref>{{Citation | title=Erowid Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) Vaults : Opium Poppy Tea: A Simple Recipe | url=https://www.erowid.org/plants/poppy/poppy_info4.shtml}}</ref> suggest an average dose to be 2-4 large pods; for example, 10 pods weighing 44g, meaning that ~3 pods would be around 15g of powder.

==Preparation==

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It has been observed that not many common ornamental pod types contain reasonable levels of alkaloids. Corn Poppies are inactive; they can be identified by their iconic red petals, elongated pods, and dark crowns. ''P. Somniferum'' can be identified easily by its grey-green color and usually round pods. Ornamental pods will require larger doses as the alkaloid content is lower than those grown specifically for the latex.

Wet pods may be used just as easily as dry pods, ~~thought~~ the alkaloid content may be lower than when dried.

Wet pods may be used just as easily as dry pods, though the alkaloid content may be lower than when dried.

==See also==

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 [[File:Poppy_pod_tea_1.jpg|thumb|0.5kg of Dried [[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]] Giganteum seed pods. Lighter for scale.]]
-The '''Poppy plant''' (''[[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]]'') is widely known to produce latex in its seed pods, which contain the opiate alkaloids [[codeine]], [[morphine]], and [[thebaine]]. Poppy pods contain varying levels of opiate alkaloids within their latex. Overdose is entirely possible if tolerance is low and too many opiates are consumed, especially due to poppy pod latex containing varying levels of alkaloids. Because of this, it is important to work out a suitable dosage. Reports on Erowid<ref>Erowid [http://www.erowid.org/plants/poppy/poppy_info4.shtml "Opium Poppy Tea"], v1.0 - Aug 11, 2007 - Dr. Opium - Original version edited by Erowid and published on Erowid.org.</ref> suggest an average dose to be 2-4 large pods, so in my example 10 pods weighed 44g, meaning that ~3 pods is around 15g of powder.
+The '''Poppy plant''' (''[[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]]'') is widely known to produce latex in its seed pods, which contain the opiate alkaloids [[codeine]], [[morphine]], and [[thebaine]].  Overdose is entirely possible if tolerance is low and too many opiates are consumed, especially due to poppy pod latex containing varying levels of alkaloids. Because of this, it is important to work out a suitable dosage. Reports on Erowid<ref>{{Citation | title=Erowid Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) Vaults : Opium Poppy Tea: A Simple Recipe | url=https://www.erowid.org/plants/poppy/poppy_info4.shtml}}</ref> suggest an average dose to be 2-4 large pods; for example, 10 pods weighing 44g, meaning that ~3 pods would be around 15g of powder.
 ==Preparation==
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 It has been observed that not many common ornamental pod types contain reasonable levels of alkaloids. Corn Poppies are inactive; they can be identified by their iconic red petals, elongated pods, and dark crowns. ''P. Somniferum'' can be identified easily by its grey-green color and usually round pods. Ornamental pods will require larger doses as the alkaloid content is lower than those grown specifically for the latex.
-Wet pods may be used just as easily as dry pods, thought the alkaloid content may be lower than when dried.
+Wet pods may be used just as easily as dry pods, though the alkaloid content may be lower than when dried.
 ==See also==