Afyūn (Opium)
Papaver somniferum, Linn.
🌙 Unani
Parts Used
Dried Latex
About Afyūn (Opium)
Afyūn is the dried latex of Papaver somniferum, Linn. It is a potent substance historically used in Unani medicine for its strong sedative and analgesic properties, particularly in acute situations.
Key Properties
Strong Sedative, Analgesic, Narcotic