Daffodil

Narcissus spp.

Daffodils are ornamental plants; the bulbs are poisonous and are sometimes mistaken for onions. Galantamine, a drug for Alzheimer's disease, is extracted from the related snowdrop and from daffodils.

Safety notes

Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Preparation

In love and fertility amulets.

Use in traditions

In Greek myth the handsome youth Narcissus fell in love with his reflection and turned into this flower. The yellow daffodil is the national symbol of Wales and the symbol of the fight against cancer. In herbal magic associated with luck, fertility and love.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Folklore and herbal magic

Symbolic meanings from folk use and modern herbal magic. These are handed-down associations, not effects.

Luck, fertility, love.

Home, kitchen and folk use

Preparation and amount

In love and fertility amulets.

Sources

en.wikipedia.org

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