Narcissus poeticus (Poet's Daffodil, Nargis, Pheasant's Eye, Findern Flower, and Pinkster Lily) was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, and is frequently identified as the narcissus of ancient times often associated with the Greek legend of Narcissus. Extremely fragrant, with a ring of petals in pure white and a short corona of light yellow with a distinct reddish edge, Poet's Daffodil grows to 20-40 cm tall and is widely naturalized in North America and Europe.
The absolute form of Narcissus oil is prepared from the flowers of Narcissus poeticus. Narcissus is the spring flowering plant belongs to the Amaryllis family and sub family of Amaryillidoideae. It is having white or yellow flowers with a narrow tabular base. Mainly found in the Mediterranean region and some parts of China and central Asia. This absolute oil is world famous for its rich floral whiff and used in the preparation of expensive and exotic perfumes. It is also known by the name of daffodil. Netherland and France is the major producer of narcissus oil.
Poet's Daffodil is cultivated in the Netherlands and southern France for its essential oil, narcissus oil, one of the most popular fragrances used in perfumes. Narcissus oil is used as a principal ingredient in 11% of modern quality perfumes—including 'Fatale' and 'Samsara'—as a floral concrete or absolute. The oil's fragrance resembles a combination of jasmine and hyacinth.
Narcissus Absolute is unique, constantly showcasing aromatic notes of a provocative nature that delight, charm, tenderly caress and effortlessly seduce you. This material is dreamy dark orange in color, of a pourable viscosity and produced by solvent extracting the concrete that is produced from the wild flowers that grow in Grasse, France. The aroma exudes warm, heady, delicately charged spiced fruit punch notes entwined with green crushed foliage that is crisp, clean and has sharp pleasurable bite. This is followed by delicate floral notes infused with soft cotton, honey, almonds and sweet peaches and all of good tenacity.
Narcissus absolute is very rare and expensive. It has rich floral & green aroma and used in high-class perfumes. It has a rich floral and green aroma. Absolutes are very concentrated. And the familiar garden flower from bulbs. In India the oil is applied to the body before prayer in temples. Arabians recommend the oil as an aphrodisiac and a cure for baldness.
Narcissus Absolute is prepared from Narcissus Concrete which is extracted by petroleum ether from the flowers of Narcissus Poeticus. Narcissus Concrete is very rarely offered since the narcissus fragrance is used almost exclusively in high class perfumes for lotions where alcohol solubility is a necessity. A few, larger users of Narcissus Absolute may purchase the concrete and undertake the final alcohol washings themselves.
Benefit & Uses: It has used in cosmetics as additive to powders, soaps & lipsticks. This oil as an aphrodisiac and a cure for baldness, Used in high-class perfumery.
The soothing and stimulating effect of Narcissus Absolute Oil reduces spasms of digestive, respiratory and nervous systems. It is also helpful in providing immense relief from congestion in the chest, spasmodic coughs, breathing trouble, muscular cramps, asthma, digestive disorders, spasmodic diarrhea, convulsions and several nervous afflictions.
This absolute oil sedates all the organs and metabolic functions of the body. It is also helpful in providing great relief from stress, annoyance, depression, mental fatigue, exhaustion, inflammations and irritations. In other words, it soothes mind, body and soul.
Obstructed menstruation is the big problem that’s faced by most of the women, especially in cities. This problem should not be taken lightly as it may give birth to serious ailments such as uterine ulcers and even uterine cancer. However, this problem can be conveniently sorted out by using Narcissus Absolute Oil. It is also helpful in healing the problem of Epilepsy, Hysteria and aphrodisiac.