Mexican poppy (Chadwon beni)
Argemone mexicana
Mexican poppy
Chadwon beni
Chardon béni
Argemone mexicana
Traditionally used
⚠ Toxic — the seeds and their oil cause serious poisoning (epidemic dropsy) and must never be eaten or mixed into food oils. Used externally for pain, fever, inflammation, skin conditions, respiratory complaints, and intestinal worms.
Prepared as
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Toksik — grenn yo ak lwil yo bay grav anpwazònman (idwopizi epidemik) epi fòk ou pa janm manje yo ni melanje yo ak lwil manje. Itilize sou po a pou doulè, lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, pwoblèm respirasyon, ak vè nan vant.
Français — ⚠ Toxique — les graines et leur huile provoquent un empoisonnement grave (hydropisie épidémique) et ne doivent jamais être consommées ni mélangées aux huiles alimentaires. Utilisé en externe pour la douleur, la fièvre, l'inflammation, les affections cutanées, les troubles respiratoires et les vers intestinaux.
Safety
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside