Nargis Flower

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Some less known but promising traditional formulations of Chhattisgarh, India. 349. Nargis Ke Durlabh Upyog. Nargis Ke Durlabh Upyog means the rare use of Nargis herb. Narcissus tazetta is locally known as Nargis. It is a native to Canary Islands and Japan. It is an aromatic ornamental herb. In Chhattisgarh, it is planted in home gardens as ornamental herb. Although it is an exotic species but living with it since generations, the natives and traditional healers have discovered and developed its many medicinal properties and uses. Its all parts are used as medicine. It is added in many herbal formulations as important ingredient. Through the Ethnobotanical surveys conducted in different parts of Chhattisgarh I have collected much information on traditional medicinal uses of this herb. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh Plains use its flowers in treatment of troubles related to respiratory system. The patients having old coryza and related troubles are advised by the traditional healers to always keep Nargis flowers with them and smell it time to time. It is considered as one of the promising treatments. Such patients are advised to plant it in home gardens and pass much time near it. The patients having old cough are advised by the healers to use the leachate of Nargis flower. The flower is dipped in water overnight and next morning the leachate is given empty stomach. The use is continued till complete cure. The healers claim that in majority of the cases, the patients get rid from old cough through this simple single remedy. I have tried it successfully many times. The healers have deep faith in this 'Nargis flower therapy'. This use is limited with the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh Plains. The healers of other regions are not much aware of this use. Also, in reference literatures related to different systems of medicine in India, I have yet not found much detail regarding this use. For the botany, traditional and reported medicinal uses of Nargis, please read my previous articles.