Botanical Index No. 290

Common Daffodil

narcissus pseudonarcissus

Medicinal Actions

Antimitotic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Depurative, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Mydriatic, Narcotic, Paralytic

Primary Conditions Treated

Aphrodisiac Alopecia Asthma Bronchosis Cancer uterus Catarrh Chorea Cold Cramp Diarrhea Dysentery Epilepsy Fever Hysteria Induration Malaria Mucososis Pertussis Rheumatism Rhinosis Sore Swelling Tumor Uterosis Worm

General Dosage

1/4 to 10 drops tincture; 10–60 grains powdered flower or bulb.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Potentially allergenic. Intoxication can cause CNS disorders, diarrhea, GI irritation, salivation, and vomiting.

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