author(s) : Abdel-Fattah M. Rizk, H. A. Elgindi and Ibrahim A. El-Garf
Synonym
Narcissus tazetta L., Sp. Pl., ed. 1, 290 (1753); Boulos, Fl. Egypt 4: 86 (2005).
family name
AMARYLLIDACEAE
genus name
Narcissus
- Proximate Compositions, Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins
- Lectins
- Essential Oil
- Alkaloids
- Flavonoids
Infusion of Narcissus tazetta is used in traditional medicine of Jordan as anticancer, antiinflammatory, memorigenic and sedative (Talib and Mahasneh, 2010a).
The plant extracts are extremely effective as part of anti-aging treatments by slowing cell proliferation in skin (Kern, 2005; von Oppen-Bezalel, 2009).
A cream containing peeled Narcissus tazetta and other plant species is effective in promoting development of mammary gland tissue, and has breast enlarging effect (Chu, 2004).
location
egypt