Grecian Gatorade & Morpheus’s Magic Cure - Poppy

This week’s episode is heavy on the history as we dig into poppies! If you’ve ever wondered about how these brilliant blooms became medical marvels (and mishaps), symbols of remembrance, and so much more, this episode is for you! 

Sources:

https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/861221#?xywh=-691%2C-1%2C2030%2C1300

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/poppy-flower-facts-symbolism-and-gardening-tips

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-poppy-flowers.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium_den#:~:text=Opium%20smoking%20arrived%20in%20North,first%20Chinese%20arrived%2C%20around%201850.

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/pickyourpoison/exhibition-opium.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/inside-story-americas-19th-century-opiate-addiction-180967673/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heroin/etc/history.html

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/news/as-morphine-turns-200-drug-that-blocks-its-side-effects-reveals-new-secrets#:~:text=Discovery%20of%20morphine,used%20by%2018th%2Dcentury%20physicians.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5125194

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/drugs/buyers/socialhistory.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11862675/

Friso, G. (2023, July). Plants to Strengthen and Heal the Respiratory System.  Plants to Improve Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health CALS 154 . 

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *