morphine is from opium
Morphine is a processed form of opium. Morphine is the main alkaloid of opium and found in the highest content. It is also holds the highest medical importance as one of the most effective drugs known for the relief of severe pain. Morphine content of opium, as a percentage, varies by the moisture content. It also depends on how many times the poppy pod has been bled. Normally, the morphine content of opium is between 8 and 19 percent after being air dried.