The Poppy’s Paradox: Unveiling the Medicines and Myths Surrounding Opium Poppies
From Ancient Remedies to Modern Medications: The Complex History of Opium Poppies The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, holds a unique and paradoxical position in human history. For millennia, this unassuming plant has been both a source of profound pain relief and a catalyst for devastating addiction. Its milky sap, opium, has yielded a treasure trove … Read more
