California Poppy Harvest, Benefits, & Tincture Making

[@HeidiVillegas]

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[@rosemaryshevchuck5767]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

Yes they are! And thank you!💖

[@dd7521]

Wonderful, I love this plant. ❤

[@HeidiVillegas]

Me too....and it's so cheerful as well!

[@micheleharris1614]

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]

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

[@222mmax]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

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

[@TedThrash-j9w]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much!

[@nanc2762]

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]

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

[@MarcHuysentruyt]

Thanks!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much!

[@cathleenpierce984]

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]

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!

[@Wondersofalice9]

Love the detail thank you

[@Wondersofalice9]

But could you tell me about vinegar extract

[@HeidiVillegas]

You’re welcome 😊

[@HeidiVillegas]

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

[@kratomseeker5258]

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]

You're so welcome!

[@socmagmom]

Thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're welcome!🥰

[@larrydeubler7175]

Thank you

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're welcome🥰

[@GardenDice]

Hello, I just learned about your channel and am loving all these videos! I am curious, do you wash your herbs after harvesting them to remove bugs and dirt, etc? Or do you just go straight from harvesting to prepping?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much! It actually depends on the herb, where it's grown, and how dusty it is. :-) Most times I'll rinse, but not always.

[@luvontetreault7667]

I have a small California poppy plant. Is it OK to clip just a few stems with flowers as they bloom and save them dried...ans when I get a full jar make the tincture? I love you info. Just found you today.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi! Yes, you can absolutely do this....it's a nice way to gather when you have a small amount of plants. Thank you so much, too! You made my day!🥰

[@DoreeseEveritt]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

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!

[@DoreeseEveritt]

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

[@Bhope07]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

Either way is fine for CP.

[@judykovach6912]

Just wondering how you dry your herbs?

[@HeidiVillegas]

It depends on the plant, the part, and the humidity in your area. Here's a video I did on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjQcoikadxnb8k

[@SS-tq7kf]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

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

[@feltingme]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

I just love them, don't you?

[@feltingme]

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

[@deborahlh7747]

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]

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]

Thank you

[@sushants.3023]

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]

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.

[@clayapreston5641]

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]

Carry the CP tinctures?

[@HeidiVillegas]

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.

[@geraldhillard2146]

We do

[@HeidiVillegas]

Love the CA Poppy!

[@SusanMarie7]

Do you wash the plant before making the tincture?

[@HeidiVillegas]

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.

[@jobar7136]

Hi what is the recommended dosage for adults and children?

[@HeidiVillegas]

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. :-)

[@catherinedremeaux5341]

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]

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

[@alittlechaoticvideos]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

Wow! You've got a treasure there!

[@alittlechaoticvideos]

@@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. 🎉

[@jabohabo3821]

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]

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

[@avrlind]

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]

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.

[@Bhope07]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

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

[@HeidiVillegas]

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

[@minniechafin7936]

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]

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]

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]

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