Plants & Seeds

Pregnant women have long been advised to avoid eating poppy seeds due to their potential to cause false-positive results on drug tests. However, a new study suggests that the amount of opium alkaloids in poppy seeds is not enough to … Read More

Poppy seeds are a common ingredient in many salad dressings and sauces, but did you know that they can be harmful to your dog? Poppy seeds contain a compound called opiates, which can be toxic to dogs in large quantities. … Read More

Poppy seeds come from the opium poppy, which is the same plant that produces the narcotic drug opium. The seeds are used in cooking and baking, and they are also pressed to extract their oil. Poppy seeds will only germinate … Read More

Poppy seeds are the small, black seeds of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Though often called simply “poppies,” the plant from which they come is more properly called the opium poppy. The seeds have been used for thousands of years … Read More

Poppy seeds come from the opium poppy, a flower native to the Mediterranean region, India, and Turkey. The seeds have been used for centuries in baking and cooking as a flavoring and decoration. More recently, they have been used in … Read More

Poppy seeds come from the opium poppy, and while they’re safe for humans, they can be toxic to dogs. The seeds can cause digestive upset and potentially lead to more serious problems like liver and kidney damage. If your dog … Read More