Narcissus tazetta Linn.

Narcissus tazetta Linn. belongs to Amaryllidaceae family.

The English names for this herb are Bunchflower, Daffodil.

The Urdu name for this herb is Nargis.

Warning: 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. "

Description

Narcissus tazetta Linn. 1 ft. 2 in. to 1 ft. 6 in. long, 8 in. girth, 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.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s Decoction (flower) are Anti-spasmodic, Emetic.

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

Indications

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

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

The indications of Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s Root are Skin Complaints, Headache, Boils.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

None recorded.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

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

Substitutes

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

Active Constituents

The active constituent of Narcissus tazetta Linn.'s Root is Alkaloid.

Antidotes

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

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.