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[[File:Poppy_pod_tea_1.jpg|thumb|0.5kg of Dried [[Papaver | [[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 | 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== | ==Preparation== | ||
[[File:Poppy_pod_tea_2.jpg|thumb|Cutting up [[Papaver | [[File:Poppy_pod_tea_2.jpg|thumb|Cutting up [[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]] seed pods.]] | ||
The seeds are removed by cutting off the crown with scissors, to puncture a hole in the pod, then shaking them into a container. They can be stored for later extraction, as the seeds will be coated in latex, or used for cultivating the [[Papaver | The seeds are removed by cutting off the crown with scissors, to puncture a hole in the pod, then shaking them into a container. They can be stored for later extraction, as the seeds will be coated in latex, or used for cultivating the [[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]] plant. | ||
The pods are tough to break up, so it's wise to cut them as small as you can at this stage. Once the crown is removed, you can cut along the pod lengthwise towards the stem. Make frequent cuts around the pod's circumference then remove the hard stem. | The pods are tough to break up, so it's wise to cut them as small as you can at this stage. Once the crown is removed, you can cut along the pod lengthwise towards the stem. Make frequent cuts around the pod's circumference then remove the hard stem. | ||
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==Extraction== | ==Extraction== | ||
[[File:Poppy_pod_tea_3.jpg|thumb|10x [[Papaver | [[File:Poppy_pod_tea_3.jpg|thumb|10x [[Papaver somniferum|Papaver somniferum]] seed pods, average 4.4g each. Seeds on left.]] | ||
In my example I used 10 large sized pods, weighing in total 44g, so each pod was 4.4g on average. A standard dose is around 10-15g of material. For best results; heat the powder in water which has been acidified with vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (citric acid) for 30 minutes at the least, but preferably two hours. Do not let the water boil, or reach 80°C as the alkaloids will begin to decompose, reducing yield. Stir the material frequently to aid dissolution. | In my example I used 10 large sized pods, weighing in total 44g, so each pod was 4.4g on average. A standard dose is around 10-15g of material. For best results; heat the powder in water which has been acidified with vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (citric acid) for 30 minutes at the least, but preferably two hours. Do not let the water boil, or reach 80°C as the alkaloids will begin to decompose, reducing yield. Stir the material frequently to aid dissolution. | ||
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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. | 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, | Wet pods may be used just as easily as dry pods, though the alkaloid content may be lower than when dried. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Poppy seed tea]] | |||
==External links== | |||
*[https://drugs.tripsit.me/pst ''Papaver somniferum'' Tea (PST) (TripSit)] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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