Description:
Narcissus poeticus is also called Daffodil, Nargis, and Pinkster Lily, grows to 22-45 cm tall.

It is widely naturalized in North America and Europe, some parts of China, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean region of other parts of the world. Netherland and France is the major producer of narcissus oil. Narcissus flowers are available from November to April depending on the species.

The typical Daffodil blooms in the early spring. The genus Narcissus having a number of species and varieties such as Daffodils, Paperwhites, Jonquils.
Daffodils: Without a doubt, modern large-flowered daffodils are the most popular type of Narcissus nowadays.
Paperwhites: Early blooming Narcissus variety with white and fragrant flower.
Jonquils: These plants are having dark green, round leaves, and clusters of small, fragrant flowers

Cultivation and Harvesting:
Narcissus preferably grows in properly drained soils with a sunny or light shade environment. The pH of the soil should be from 6 to 7. Narcissus prefers slightly acidic soil. Narcissus should be planted from August to November.

The commonest form of commercial propagation is by twin scaling (bulb), in which the bulbs are cut into some small pieces. Press bulbs, upright, into the prepared soil with the pointed end up and the fatter, flat end down. Cover bulbs with soil 2.5 to 3 times deeper than the bulb height. Planting each bulb at the same depth will help ensure that they all bloom at the same time. Water just after planting and continue to water regularly while keeping the soil moist.

Narcissus bulbs are very easy to grow, require less maintenance. With minimum care, Narcissus flourishes well.

The essential oil is extracted from flowers. The yield (concrete) was found to be from 0.25 to 0.45% of the weight of fresh flowers.

Odor profile:
Rich floral & green aroma

Major Constituents:
Benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cyanide Indole,1-Butanol 3-methyl-acetate, 2-Buten-1-ol 3-methyl-acetate, Pinene, Myrcene Eucalyptol, Trans-ocimene, Cis—ocimene, Hydroxycinnamylacetate, Linalool, Benzylacetate, Terpenylacetate, Cinnamylacetate.

Application:
~ Narcissus oil is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cough syrup, Fine fragrances, high-class perfumery, Flavour, and other industries.
~ It is also helpful in reducing spasms of digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems, reducing congestion in the chest, spasmodic coughs, Soothing and stimulating effect, relief in asthma, cure digestive disorders, muscular cramps.
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