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DAFFODIL NARCISSUS PSEUDONARCISSUS The juice, mingled with honey, frankincense, wine and myrrh, and dropped into the ears, is good against all the corrupt filth and running matter in these parts. There are several kinds of Daffodils, but the Common or Wild Daffodil grows about a foot (30 cm) high and has a single, large yellow flower. The bulb is round, and white within. Where to find it: It grows in gardens, but it prefers damp meadows and pastures. Flowering time: Early to mid spring. Astrology: Venus governs all the Daffodils, except the Yellow, which belongs to Mars. Medicinal virtues: The fresh roots are used. Given internally in small quantity, either by decoction or as a powder, they act as an emetic and purgative. Daffodil is mainly used externally. The bruised roots, boiled with parched Barley-meal, will heal wounds and, mixed with honey, strengthen sprains. They are good to apply to aching joints. The juice of the bruised root will allay swellings and inflammations of the breast. Modern uses: Not recommended for domestic use. There have been cases of poisoning when the bulbs have been eaten in mistake for Onions. A homoeopathic medicine is made from the bulb and used for respiratory disease, particularly bronchitis and whooping cough. |