10 Questions
What is the chemical composition of dried opium?
More than 30 alkaloids
Which opium alkaloid is the most widely used?
Morphine
What is the main medicinal use of poppy extracts?
Relaxing smooth muscle tone for diarrhea and cramping
Which species of Papaver contains high levels of thebaine?
P.bracteatum
What is the primary use of poppy seed oil?
Vehicle for chemotherapy delivery
Which alkaloid is not mentioned as a component of opium in the text?
Hydrocodone
What is the main purpose of scoring the unripened seed capsule of Papaver?
To extract a milky latex which dries into opium
How is codeine primarily obtained from opium alkaloids?
Synthetic transformation of thebaine
Which compound is prepared from opium poppy?
Morphine
What does Papaver bracteatum contain in high levels that can be converted to other substances?
Thebaine
Explore the traditional uses of poppy extracts and poppy seed oil, including their potential benefits in treating diarrhea, abdominal cramping, as a sedative analgesic, antitussive, and more. Learn about the chemistry of the genus Papaver and how morphine is prepared from the opium poppy.
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