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
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf tea used carefully in small amounts for pain and respiratory complaints — steep 3 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Seed oil applied externally to skin infections and parasites. Never exceed small doses internally. Avoid during pregnancy and with children. Consult an herbalist before use.
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
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf tea used carefully in small amounts for pain and respiratory complaints — steep 3 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Seed oil applied externally to skin infections and parasites. Never exceed small doses internally. Avoid during pregnancy and with children. Consult an herbalist before use.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside