Narcissus tazetta Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Narcissus tazetta Linn.belongs to Amaryllidaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Bunchflower, Daffodil.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Nargis.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Narcissus tazetta Linn. are Analgesic, Anti-phlogistic, Demulcent, Emetic.

Decoction (flower):

  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Emetic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Narcissus tazetta Linn. are Mastitis, Cancer.

    The Indications of Root of Narcissus tazetta Linn. are Skin Complaints, Headache, Boils.

    The Indications of Decoction (flower) of Narcissus tazetta Linn. are Epilepsy, Congestive bronchial catarrh, Epidemic dysentery, Hysterical affections.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn..

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn..

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn..

    Dosage

    No Dosage information is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn..

    Herb's Description

    Narcissus tazetta Linn., 1 ft. 2 in. to 1 ft. 6 in. long, and 8 in. girth, which blooms from late winter through early spring. The presence in its leaves and roots of innumerable bundles of needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate, termed raphides, protect it from injury of browsing and gnawing animals, rendering the plants indigestible and possibly poisonous to cattle and smaller animals.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Narcissus tazetta Linn.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    A report says "All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested." while another says : "The bulbs of the Daffodil, as well as every other part of the plant are powerfully emetic, and the flowers are considered slightly poisonous, and have been known to have produced dangerous effects upon children who have swallowed portions of them. "

    Toxicity

    Narcissus tazetta Linn.:
    The scent of the flowers is deleterious, if they are present in any quantity in a closed room, producing in some persons headache and even vomiting.
    Narcissus tazetta Linn. (Root):
    Effects: Acute abdominal pains and nausea which yielded to an emetic
    A case of poisoning by Daffodil bulbs, cooked by mistake in the place of leeks, was reported from Toulouse in 1923.