𝓣𝖍𝖊 𝓑𝖆𝐤𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝓖𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖔𝖎𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝓟𝖎

𝓟𝖔𝖕𝖕𝖞𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖉𝖘

･*˚⁺‧☽ Papaver Smoniferum. ☾‧⁺˚*‧

Poppyseeds are the seeds that are
harvested from the poppy flower. This
flowers we are well accustomed to being
used to represent our veterans.

The flowers themselves can be found in
a variety of colours; red, white, and yellow
being what is primarily seen. As for the
seeds, they can be either; bluish, black,
or light to dark grey. The colour depends
on where the poppies are grown.

Medicinally, poppyseeds have been used
for centuries in treating; headaches, coughs,
asthma, and insomnia. Also, they are rich
in fibre and manganese – which is important
for bone health and blood clotting, as well
as copper – which is needed to make con-
nective tissue and transport iron.
The poppy pod's milky liquid has been
suggested to; relieve pain, promote calmness,
and induce sleep. This is theorized based on
the fact that they contain; morphine, codeine,
thebaine, and other opium alkaloids.
However, the seeds themselves don't
contain any of this, unless they have been
contaminated. You can also obtain poppyseed
oil, which is good for the heart and skin due to
mono and polyunsaturated fats.

Now, for the magickal aspect.
Poppyseeds, and poppies themselves,
are associated with; feminine energy,
the moon, water, and the Greek Goddess
Demeter. For spells/rituals, poppyseeds/
poppies are used in regards to; death,
fertility, love, sleep, remembrance, and
peace. They can be used in spells and
rituals as a type of "love-potion" for those
seeking or to honor love in remembering.
The tradition of using poppies to remember
our veterans, is said to have come from
Greek mythology. Demeter had fallen in love
with a mortal man – Mekon. And when Mekon
died, Demeter had turned him into a poppy to
symbolize their love in remembrance.

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