TRAY Ø38 - Pink poppy

In the Middle Ages, the monks founded the first monasteries in Denmark and they brought medicinal plants with them. The plant, which probably originates from the Orient, is already known from 3-4 years BC. and is described by the Greek scientist Theofrastos how to make an incision in the capsule be able to extract a milk juice with poisonous effect. Later, this milk juice was used against headaches, stomach upset and as a sleeping and intoxicant. The plant's botanical species name somniferum comes from its sleep-inducing effect. Of the dried milk juice (crude opium), opium is produced and, among other things, morphine, codeine and noscapine. The seeds - also called birch - are used as sprinkles on e.g. Bread.