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Poppy Seeds: Uses, Effects, Legal Status, and Potential Risks

Photo of opened poppy seed head against white background. Concept of poppy seeds uses and risks.

Poppy seeds are small, kidney-shaped seeds derived from the Papaver somniferum plant, commonly used in baking, cooking, and traditional medicine. Despite their culinary popularity, poppy seeds have gained attention due to their connection with opioids, as they originate from the same plant that produces opium. While the seeds themselves contain only trace amounts of opiates, […]