| Common Names | Narthecium scardicum Kosanin |
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| Locations | Ioannina Smolikas North Pindos |
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| Contraindications | Plant's consumption may cause liver and kidney, while fresh plant's consumption leads cattles and sheep to death. |
| Active Substance | saponins glycosides calcium |
| Active Substance Plant Part | Flowers root |
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| Features Description | Narthecium scardicum Ko?anin is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing up to 40cm, with lanceolate, green leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers with characteristic Stamens (hairy filaments). The flowering and the harvesting take place in July. This rare plant is found near wet areas and it is included in the list of UN. |
| Method Administration | In folk medicine the plant is administered in the form of herbal tea (a quantity of dried root in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times a day)Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions. |
| Pharmacological Info | In folk medicine the plant is administered in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of cough, inflammations in genitals and seizures. It is applied externally in the form of poultice to heal the wounds, as well as antibiotic (Improper use). In many European countries the plant is used in cooking instead of 'saffron', while in the past it has been used as ingredient in hair dyes. |
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| References | https://books.google.gr/books?id=LM_oF8jwcPsC&pg=PA162&lpg=PA162&dq=Narthecium+scardicum+medical+use&source=bl&ots=tOweoS0WcA&sig=wNYpOs_Yr8PS7D1-CABYse7q7uQ&hl=el&sa=X&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAmoVChMItebbgKSjyAIVw9wsCh2D-Aid#v=onepage&q=Narthecium%20scardicum%20medical%20use&f=false http://plant-hunters.blogspot.gr/2014/07/narthecium-scardicum.html http://crescentbloom.com/plants/Specimen/NA/Narthecium%20ossifragum.htm http://herbs-treatandtaste.blogspot.gr/2011/08/bog-asphodel-moor-gold-information.html http://filotis.itia.ntua.gr/species/d/4687/ |
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